Chief Audience & Digital Production Editor

Gannett; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY seeks a visionary Executive Editor, Audience & Digital Production to lead the digital audience strategy and newsroom production across platforms. The role unifies pillar teams, platform owners, and a 24/7 central desk to drive growth, engagement, and loyalty with data-informed decision making.

The editor will design scalable operating models, embed AI tools into daily workflows, and build a high-caliber team of editors, producers, and platform specialists to deliver fast, high-quality

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in digital newsrooms or audience/production teams.
• Proven track record driving audience growth across multiple platforms.
• Strong fluency in audience analytics and translating data into editorial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own the audience strategy across platforms.
• Accountable for performance, KPIs and division goals.
• Leadership of the Compass operating model.
• Planning, tentpoles, and live coverage.
• Cross functional partnership and prioritization.
• Standards, brand voice, and editorial quality.
• Workflow, innovation, and AI integration.
• People leadership and structure optimization.
• Key deliverables include 24/7 digital publishing, clear ownership by pillar, and AI-enabled workflows.

Job description

USA TODAY seeks a visionary Executive Editor, Audience & Digital Production to lead the digital audience strategy and newsroom production across platforms. The role unifies pillar teams, platform owners, and a 24/7 central desk to drive growth, engagement, and loyalty with data-informed decision making.

The editor will design scalable operating models, embed AI tools into daily workflows, and build a high-caliber team of editors, producers, and platform specialists to deliver fast, high-quality