Executive Editor, Audience & Digital Production

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

Job summary

USA TODAY seeks a visionary Executive Editor, Audience & Digital Production to drive the digital audience strategy and own newsroom digital production across platforms. This leader will oversee a 24/7 central desk with pillar teams, ensure data-driven decisions, and scale a modern operating system for digital journalism.

Based in Washington, DC or NYC, you will build a high-performing team, align brand voice with platform strategies, and lead major initiatives that grow loyal readers and

Qualifications

• Experience leading digital news operations at scale.
• Fluency in audience analytics and platform dynamics.
• Ability to translate data into editorial and distribution decisions.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and complex operating models.

Responsibilities

• Own the audience strategy across platforms.
• Monitor performance metrics and align decisions with KPIs.
• Lead the Compass operating model for audience and digital production.
• Plan tentpoles and live coverage, including fast-moving events.
• Champion AI integration into production workflows.
• Hire, lead, and develop senior editors and platform specialists.

Skills

Audience analytics

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

AI integration

Digital publishing

Job description

USA TODAY seeks a visionary Executive Editor, Audience & Digital Production to drive the digital audience strategy and own newsroom digital production across platforms. This leader will oversee a 24/7 central desk with pillar teams, ensure data-driven decisions, and scale a modern operating system for digital journalism.

Based in Washington, DC or NYC, you will build a high-performing team, align brand voice with platform strategies, and lead major initiatives that grow loyal readers and