West Coast Entertainment Breaking and Trending News Editor, USA TODAY
USA TODAY Co., Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company that delivers trusted journalism and digital marketing solutions across national and local markets.
West Coast Entertainment Breaking and Trending News Editor Location: Remote in Los Angeles
USA TODAY is seeking an entertainment editor who can react quickly to breaking news and write stories when needed, focusing on real‑time coverage, event staffing and coordination across Entertainment content areas, while upholding editorial standards.
Responsibilities
Oversee and contribute to breaking and trending entertainment news, including high‑traffic moments, live events and rapid‑response coverage.
Identify high‑interest entertainment and pop culture stories ahead of competitors and, at times, jump in to write breaking and trending entertainment news.
Abide by strong fact‑checking and accuracy standards, with a solid command of AP Style.
Use strong news judgement and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Evaluate West Coast press invites, recommend coverage strategies, and coordinate staffing for entertainment events (e.g., awards shows, media previews, celebrity appearances), communicating staffing options and constraints with senior editors and photo and video leads.
Work closely with senior editors and peer editors to manage coverage plans, shift schedules and handoffs, including coordination across time zones and during travel or remote work periods.
Serve as a point of contact between Entertainment and related desks to flag relevant interviews, pitches, or coverage opportunities.
Demonstrate passion for entertainment and pop culture, with prior digital news experience.
Use AI tools responsibly to assist with research, trend analysis, transcription, and content packaging to improve efficiency and creativity.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in entertainment journalism, including editing.
Experience covering news in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity; core knowledge of the entertainment industry. Access to cable TV and streaming services.
Proficiency in digital publishing, metrics and SEO best practices.
Strong editorial judgement and storytelling skills.
Experience working with CMS, SEO, and analytics tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Network of industry contacts and sources.
Enthusiasm to try new things in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Salary: $73,000 – $114,063 annually (base salary; variable compensation may apply).
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of 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), genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or religion should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location, and applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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West Coast Entertainment Breaking and Trending News Editor Location: Remote in Los Angeles
USA TODAY is seeking an entertainment editor who can react quickly to breaking news and write stories when needed, focusing on real‑time coverage, event staffing and coordination across Entertainment content areas, while upholding editorial standards.
Responsibilities
Oversee and contribute to breaking and trending entertainment news, including high‑traffic moments, live events and rapid‑response coverage.
Identify high‑interest entertainment and pop culture stories ahead of competitors and, at times, jump in to write breaking and trending entertainment news.
Abide by strong fact‑checking and accuracy standards, with a solid command of AP Style.
Use strong news judgement and ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
Evaluate West Coast press invites, recommend coverage strategies, and coordinate staffing for entertainment events (e.g., awards shows, media previews, celebrity appearances), communicating staffing options and constraints with senior editors and photo and video leads.
Work closely with senior editors and peer editors to manage coverage plans, shift schedules and handoffs, including coordination across time zones and during travel or remote work periods.
Serve as a point of contact between Entertainment and related desks to flag relevant interviews, pitches, or coverage opportunities.
Demonstrate passion for entertainment and pop culture, with prior digital news experience.
Use AI tools responsibly to assist with research, trend analysis, transcription, and content packaging to improve efficiency and creativity.
Requirements
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of experience in entertainment journalism, including editing.
Experience covering news in a fast‑paced environment.
Strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity; core knowledge of the entertainment industry. Access to cable TV and streaming services.
Proficiency in digital publishing, metrics and SEO best practices.
Strong editorial judgement and storytelling skills.
Experience working with CMS, SEO, and analytics tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Network of industry contacts and sources.
Enthusiasm to try new things in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Salary: $73,000 – $114,063 annually (base salary; variable compensation may apply).
USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of 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), genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability or religion should contact USA TODAY Co., Inc.’s Recruitment Department at Recruit@usatodayco.com. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location, and applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.
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