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Role Description

USA TODAY Sports is seeking a dynamic and versatile sports writer to join in the growth and expansion of high school sports coverage within the nation’s largest news media organization. The selected applicant will be a key contributor to USA TODAY Sports’ national high school editorial team, helping to usher in the next chapter of influential journalism and content creation that has stood at the forefront of high school sports since 1982.

• Provide expert national and regional oversight for USA TODAY’s Super 25 and All-USA franchises.
• Serve as the authority on naming national champions, All-Americans, and more across sports at the national, regional, and state levels.
• Content creation for website and social media, in addition to editing.
• Develop and lead strategic content calendars.
• Build relationships with high schools, academies, and clubs to assist in data collection (stats, player info, records, etc.).
• Act as a liaison between the national high school sports team and USA TODAY Network editors and writers.

This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of delivering high-impact journalism on website and multimedia platforms, including social-first video.
• Strong understanding of high school sports landscape, including academies and clubs.
• Comfort using performance metrics to measure impact and develop stronger editorial strategies.
• Strong collaborator who works well with others, can juggle multiple projects and seeks positive outcomes and solutions under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal and editing skills with sharp attention to detail.
• Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.
• Command of media law and Principles of Ethical Conduct.
• Facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance journalism.

Requirements

• Application Instructions: When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done.
• Put together a single document file that includes:
  • 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.
• It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format.

Benefits

• The hourly rate for this role will range between $24.28 and $37.94.
• Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including market, education level, skills, certifications, and experience.