Urgency Editor: Break News, Lead Coverage Growth

USA TODAY Co., Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking an Urgency Editor to launch and lead daily breaking news coverage with rapid, accurate reporting. You will guide newsroom resources and drive urgency while partnering with beat reporters to elevate enterprise and trending stories.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading high‑impact coverage, thrives under pressure and uses metrics, data and authorized AI to inform decisions and maximize reach across platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience covering and managing breaking news in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Proven track record leading coverage that outperformed competitors and grew audiences.
• Strong news judgment and ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Experience coaching journalists at varying levels and using audience metrics.

Responsibilities

• Launch and lead daily breaking news coverage with rapid, accurate reporting.
• Coordinate newsroom resources and coverage plans for timely responses to developments.
• Drive urgency and identify opportunities to advance coverage throughout the day.
• Partner with beat reporters and editors to elevate enterprise and trending stories.
• Monitor audience metrics and data signals to guide decisions.
• Use data and authorized AI tools to inform strategy and story selection.
• Develop distinctive coverage plans to distinguish the newsroom from competitors.
• Coach reporters on framing, structure, deadlines and digital presentation.
• Edit and write stories quickly while maintaining accuracy and fairness.
• Collaborate with visuals, producers and audience teams for impact.
• Lead conversations about urgency, innovation and audience needs.
• Foster a culture of ambition, collaboration and support.

Skills

Breaking news

Editorial leadership

Written communication

Data-informed decisions

AI tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism

Tools

Analytics platforms

Public records

CMS systems

Job description

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is seeking an Urgency Editor to launch and lead daily breaking news coverage with rapid, accurate reporting. You will guide newsroom resources and drive urgency while partnering with beat reporters to elevate enterprise and trending stories.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record leading high‑impact coverage, thrives under pressure and uses metrics, data and authorized AI to inform decisions and maximize reach across platforms.