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USA Today Sports Media Group is seeking a NFL Editor who embodies a digital-first. 24/7 approach and has a strong editing background in sports media. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Managing Editor of Sport Beats. The position is located at USA TODAY headquarters in McLean, Va.



Responsibilities:

● Develop distinct content plans for digital, print, special sections and magazines.

● Conceive, assign and edit stories and work with writers to produce a polished product.

● Work with writers on in-depth beat coverage that emphasizes breaking news and authoritative reporting.

● Work with blog staff to develop and program buzzy content.

● Oversee daily programming of the site, ensuring quality control and timely posting of differentiating news and information, including blogs and video.

● Budget stories for digital and print with emphasis on timeliness, relevance and enterprise.

● Ability to collaborate with other editors (including those from other Gannett properties) to maximize network synergy and reach.

● Be familiar with and committed to digital storytelling approaches that encourage and increase audience engagement.

● Use analytic tools for insights on what readers are responding to and react accordingly.



Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field.

● 7-10 years of editing experience with emphasis on covering sports on a national level.

● Outstanding communication skills and experience working in a cross-functional team.

● Demonstrated excellence in editing, writing, reporting, assigning and planning.

● Understanding of HTML and related Web-authoring tools and software.

● Familiarity with major Internet search engines and fluency in electronic newsgathering techniques, including quickly navigating the Internet.

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I see USA Today is looking for both MLB and NFL editors ... Assuming these are the lead editor roles, anyone know what happened to the other editors who were doing these gigs?
 
The NFL editor, as noted on another thread, went back to New Jersey. Being lazy, but I believe Trenton.
 
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fyi, kevin Manahan, a very good dude, returned to the star-ledger of Newark to become its on-line sports editor. don't know what his salary was/is at either place.
 
Fran, thanks for the guess.

Was wishfully thinking higher, but wouldn't be at all surprised to hear lower.

Anyone else have any direct insight?
 
Fran Curci said:
This is just a guess: $95,000?
shockey said:
fyi, kevin Manahan, a very good dude, returned to the star-ledger of Newark to become its on-line sports editor. don't know what his salary was/is at either place.
I'm sure Manahan is happier in Northern New Jersey. As for the pay, that's a nice figure but given its Gannett and they're in a slash and burn mode, it might be $20,000 cheaper. Just a guess.
 
Means nothing.
Since he announced it on his Facebook page last night, this plum goes to Izzy Gould of the Alabama Media Group.
 
Good hire. Of course, I also wonder if this means Alabama will be looking for someone after they shift around jobs (YOU'RE HIRED!)
 
Congrats and good luck. Welcome to the wide wonderful world of Gannett.
 
Hey, thanks for all of the kind words and well wishes. Fortunate and extremely thankful to have this opportunity.

Not sure how AL.com will choose to handle my vacancy, but I promise you if you want to lead a 21st century sports department, it's a terrific opportunity. I've had the pleasure of living in Alabama twice, and I would not have returned for my second tour had I not truly loved it here.

Recent proof of the state's kindheartedness were many of the unselfish acts during last week's winter storms. My father-in-law and two youngest kids were forced to seek shelter at a hotel only to find out the rooms were all gone. A businessman, who took pity on my family, gave up his hotel room so my kids would have a place to sleep instead of the hotel hallway.

And there are countless stories much better than mine.

In terms of working at AL.com, it's been a great experience. The company is poised for continued success moving forward, and it's hiring, traveling and investing in equipment.

If you have interest in applying at AL.com feel free to email me if you have questions: [email protected]. I'd like to do all I can to help AL.com find a great replacement to keep moving this staff forward.

My current staff of 24 is terrific, and uniquely equipped for real-time reporting in a 24/7, 365 day news cycle.

Again, thanks for all the nice messages. I'm truly humbled.

-- Izzy
 

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