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Role Description

USA Today Entertainment is seeking a Royals Writer/Reporter for our coverage of the British royal family. This role will focus on delivering fast, accurate, and engaging news, features, and analysis about the British royal family. The ideal candidate will help grow and define a new vertical within our entertainment content, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools and vertical video storytelling to reach a broad, digital-first audience. Coverage may also include first ladies and other similar dignitaries.

• Generate original news stories, features, and analysis on the British royal family, including major events, public appearances, controversies, and lifestyle coverage.
• Develop and maintain reliable contacts and sources within the royals space to ensure exclusive and authoritative reporting.
• Monitor breaking news and trending topics related to the British royal family and other similar dignitaries.
• Produce timely, accurate, and compelling content in various formats, including written articles and vertical video segments.
• Utilize AI-driven tools for research, trend analysis, and content optimization to maximize reach and engagement.
• Collaborate with editors and multimedia teams to conceptualize and create visually engaging vertical video and social-first content.
• Participate in editorial meetings, pitch new story ideas, and contribute to the strategic growth of USA Today's royals coverage.
• Adhere to the highest standards of journalistic ethics, including fact-checking and source verification.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of reporting or writing in entertainment journalism.
• Experience as a writer or reporter in royal family coverage or celebrity news.
• Network of contacts and sources within the royals beat.
• Demonstrated ability to produce fast, accurate, and engaging content under tight deadlines.
• Experience using AI tools for news gathering and story production.
• Comfort and proficiency with creating vertical video content for platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Excellent news judgment and an ability to identify stories that resonate with a broad audience.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, collaborative team.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

• Your resume – one to two pages.
• A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
• Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

Compensation

The annualized base salary for this role will range between $60,000 (£44,589) and $97,350 (£69,670). Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications, and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees.

In addition, USA TODAY Co., Inc. will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation, as a result of an applicant’s disability or religion, to complete this employment application and/or any other process in connection with an individuals’ application for employment with USA TODAY Co., Inc. Applicants who require such accommodation should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com .

Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.