Remote Wire Editor: Headline & Display Pro

Agupdate; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Today Network is seeking a Design Studio - Wire Editor to craft high-quality headlines and edit wire content for multiple USA Today Network newspapers. The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and alignment with journalistic principles to ensure engaging and fair presentation.

The position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming, with responsibilities spanning headline creation, content trimming, and template editing to maintain

Qualifications

• Ability to write sophisticated headlines and edit wire content.
• Skilled in trimming stories to fit space and using templates.
• Proficient in proofreading for spelling, grammar and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Write sophisticated headlines and display type with minimal supervision.
• Trim stories to fit designated space and adapt content to templates.
• Edit to Network style and ensure accuracy and engaging presentation.
• Mentor teammates and provide guidance as needed.

Skills

Headline writing

Wire editing

Editing for network style

Proofreading

Job description

USA Today Network is seeking a Design Studio - Wire Editor to craft high-quality headlines and edit wire content for multiple USA Today Network newspapers. The role emphasizes independent work, attention to detail, and alignment with journalistic principles to ensure engaging and fair presentation.

The position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, excluding Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming, with responsibilities spanning headline creation, content trimming, and template editing to maintain