AI-Driven California Reporter (Remote)

Gannett | USA TODAY NETWORK; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking an AI-Assisted Reporter to support TODAY Californian coverage with fast, accurate, high-volume journalism. Use approved AI tools and newsroom workflows to turn source material into publishable coverage for readers across California.

This role emphasizes turning advisories, data and press materials into articles, explainers and service pieces while adapting stories for different formats and audiences. Remote work is possible for California-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in newsroom journalism under deadline pressure.
• Ability to verify facts, names, dates and locations.
• Comfort working independently with a steady production workload.

Responsibilities

• Produce and publish high-quality California coverage using AI-assisted workflows.
• Convert source material into articles, explainers and service pieces.
• Adapt stories for different audience needs and formats.
• Verify facts and conduct additional reporting when needed.
• Collaborate with editors to ensure accurate, timely coverage.
• Help document repeatable newsroom workflows.

Skills

News reporting

Deadline-driven

Verification

Independent work

Public data usage

Tools

CMS

AI tools

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking an AI-Assisted Reporter to support TODAY Californian coverage with fast, accurate, high-volume journalism. Use approved AI tools and newsroom workflows to turn source material into publishable coverage for readers across California.

This role emphasizes turning advisories, data and press materials into articles, explainers and service pieces while adapting stories for different formats and audiences. Remote work is possible for California-based candidates.