Special Projects Editor, Entertainment

Special Projects Editor EntertainmentLocation:New YorkReports to:Executive Editor EntertainmentOverviewUSA TODAY is seeking aSpecial Projects Editorto create distinctive and culturally resonant entertainment journalism that cuts through the industry noise. This editor will conceive launch and lead tentpole coverage and signature franchises that deepen audience loyalty grow subscriptions and position USA TODAY as a destination for ambitious entertainment is a role for an editor who thrives at the intersection of big ideas and sharp executionsomeone who can spot white space build franchises and guide work across multiple content areas and departments. The ideal candidate is an ambidextrous editor: equally comfortable setting long-term strategy and rolling up their sleeves to shape stories teams and Special Projects Editor will also collaborate across the newsroom including supporting initiatives with USA TODAY Play and contributing to podcasts books and other emerging opportunities. This role will use AI thoughtfully and creatively for things like prototyping ideas or keep workflows Youll DoLead tentpole and franchise developmentConceive launch and oversee major entertainment tentpoles and recurring franchises that are distinctive and cultural moments trends and narrative opportunities that can evolve into long-running high-impact projects are editorially rigorous visually compelling and designed to travel across strategy and editorial visionDevelop clear editorial strategies for special projects aligning journalism audience goals and business big-picture ideas into executable plans timelines and as a thought partner to senior leadership on innovation growth and long-term entertainment across content areasAct as an ambidextrous editor who can span multiple entertainment verticals (TV film music celebrity culture creators etc.).Assign edit and shape stories with a strong sense of voice narrative and audience high standards for reporting storytelling and ethics across all across the newsroomWork closely with reporters editors visuals video audio audience and product partners to execute cohesive multi-platform and help develop projects tied to USA TODAY Play as well as podcasts USA TODAY books and other newsroom with USA TODAY Network partners when appropriate to scale with AI and new toolsUse AI creatively and responsibly to brainstorm prototype and evolve new editorial ideas and with formats packaging and storytelling approaches that enhance reach and engagement without compromising journalistic Youll BringSignificant experience as an editor in entertainment culture or a related field with a track record of leading ambitious editorial ability to develop original tentpole ideas and shepherd complex projects from concept to editing across multiple subject areas and storytelling editorial judgment storytelling instincts and cultural leadership style with experience working across disciplines and and creativity around AI and emerging tools paired with sound editorial communication organization and project-management 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 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 $59400 and $122000. 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.