Entertainment Enterprise Reporter, USA TODAY Entertainment

Entertainment Enterprise ReporterLocation: Los Angeles CATeam: USA TODAY EntertainmentRole Type: Full-time ExemptExperience Level: Senior (10 years)Reports to: Executive Editor EntertainmentThe RoleUSA TODAY ENTERTAINMENT seeks a dynamic Enterprise Reporter to deepen our distinctive coverage. This reporter will bring exceptional news judgment deep industry sourcing and strong writing skills to deliver agenda-setting journalism that positions USA TODAY ahead of the Youll DoDrive coverage of the biggest entertainment storiesfrom breaking news to in-depth enterpriseensuring accuracy speed and deep Hollywood sources (studio executives talent reps producers publicists legal contacts) to secure exclusive interviews and and mentor other reporters fostering growth collaboration and high standards across the Entertainment under-reported trends and stories delivering enterprise journalism that explains the forces shaping entertainment and pop across platformsdigital social videoto maximize reach and engagement; ensure vertical video and multimedia storytelling are part of the rigorous standards for fairness accuracy and ethics; uphold USA TODAY NETWORKs editorial principles. Use AI responsibly to support reporting Youll BringBachelors or masters degree in communications journalism marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and 10 years in entertainment journalism with a record of breaking major stories and delivering high-impact enterprise Hollywood sourcing and ability to cultivate new relationships that yield exclusives and authoritative news judgmentand ability to make fast strategic decisions under leadership experience including mentoring and managing journalists in a fast-paced storytelling skillsacross formatstext video socialand comfort with analytics and audience mindsetand ability to work across teams and managing coverage during major tentpole events (Oscars Emmys strikes mergers).Familiarity with legal and business aspects of entertainment (contracts labor disputes litigation).Application InstructionsWe are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply dont limit your upload to a resume; show us what youve done. To do so put together a single document file that includes the following in this order:Your resume one to two pages. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what youve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.#Newsgnt#LI-NC1The annualized base salary for this role will range between $103000 and $160938. Base compensation is reflective of many factors including but not limited to the market in which one lives/works individual education level skills certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role may be applicable.