Weeklies and Special Projects Editor

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The USA TODAY NETWORK seeks a versatile, organized editor to oversee weekly Iowa and the Farm Forum publication.

This editor will be responsible for planning, editing and producing six Iowa weekly newspapers and the Farm Forum, a South Dakota-based agricultural publication.

The successful candidate will ensure the consistent quality and performance of these products while providing editing support within the Des Moines newsroom and assisting with major coverage initiatives such as the Iowa State Fair, elections and other high-volume projects.

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming. Iowa based candidates are a plus.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong news judgment and editing skills.
• Excellent copy editing and headline writing abilities.
• Experience planning, curating and packaging content.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and publications simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with digital publishing tools and audience-focused journalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple newsrooms and teams.
• Experience in local journalism is preferred.
• Experience editing community, agricultural or weekly newspapers is a plus.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. Please submit:

1. Your resume – one to two pages. 
2. A cover letter that outlines why you are right for the job.
3. Examples of work you have edited or planned that shows what you have done.

Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. 

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $50,500 and $78,906. 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.