AI-Driven California Reporter (Remote)

Gannett Co; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking an AI-Assisted Reporter to support TODAY Californian coverage with fast, accurate, high-volume journalism. This role focuses on turning source material into publishable coverage for readers across California.

You will use approved AI tools and newsroom workflows to accelerate production, verify facts, and adapt stories for different formats and audiences. This is a remote role, with emphasis on California-focused content.

Qualifications

• Newsroom experience producing accurate journalism under deadline pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage a steady production workload.
• Strong verification instincts and accountability for published work.
• Experience with service journalism, local news, or high-volume digital production.
• Comfort using public data, search tools, and CMS workflows.
• Experience adapting stories for different formats and audience needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce and publish high-quality California coverage using AI-assisted workflows.
• Convert source material into articles, explainers, summaries, and service pieces.
• Adapt stories for different audience needs and formats, including shorter versions.
• Verify facts, names, dates, locations, and claims; interview or report when needed.
• Collaborate with editors and partners to keep coverage accurate and timely.
• Help document repeatable workflows for newsroom-wide adoption.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Deadline pressure

Fact verification

Public data access

Independent work

Audience awareness

Tools

CMS workflows

AI-assisted tools

Job description

USA TODAY NETWORK is seeking an AI-Assisted Reporter to support TODAY Californian coverage with fast, accurate, high-volume journalism. This role focuses on turning source material into publishable coverage for readers across California.

You will use approved AI tools and newsroom workflows to accelerate production, verify facts, and adapt stories for different formats and audiences. This is a remote role, with emphasis on California-focused content.