Trending News Reporter, USA TODAY

Gannett
United States, Virginia, McLean
May 24, 2025
Trending News Reporter, USA TODAY USA TODAY/ usatoday.com a digital-first Trending News Reporter focused on finding and reporting on the top news of the day. Breaking News Reporters identify and report on timely stories of interest to our audiences using news judgment, as well as the latest trends, metrics and social tools to find stories that will resonate. We want someone who can work calmly under tight deadlines, deliver scoops, write quickly, make a lot of phone calls, dig up documents, be creative, think about storytelling on different platforms and deliver sharp headlines. Someone willing to learn new skills is great. They are also comfortable with live blogs, listicles, quick enterprise stories and excel at SEO. This person will work regularly with reporters and editors across the USA TODAY Network to identify national stories and publish them on USATODAY.com. The ideal Trending News Reporter is interested in a little bit of everything and has an insatiable curiosity about the world around them. The position demands initiative, accuracy, urgency and insight. This Trending News Reporter works Monday through Friday and sometimes helps out on holidays and weekends when needed, such as when coworkers are off. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii. Responsibilities: Identify and report on top national news stories of the day and monitor real-time news. Write and report quickly and accurately, doggedly chasing down tips and trying to answer readers' questions. Work with coworkers to deliver news via stories, video, newsletters, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or any other methods available to reach our audience. Use metrics to inform story choices and shape strategies. Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or any other subjector an equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 2 years' reporting/newsroom experience. Able to file quickly and accurately. Strong command of grammar and style. Passionate and enthusiastic about viral news, breaking news and important topics of the day. Comfortable in fluid, fast-moving, intense situations. Also comfortable using social media to enhance reporting and promote stories. Understanding of reporting ethics and sourcing. Excel in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital-first mission. Collaborate well with others and can work with a team - including teammates and colleagues who are mostly remote. 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 outlining how you would approach the internship and what you hope to gain from the experience. Links to no more than three published stories, writing samples. 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. #Newsgnt #LI-NC1 The hourly rate for this role will range between $25.48 and $39.81. 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. recblid uzdvc5b3a9umghafz2uvlcx3vk5x5b