Features Reporter

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company with expansive reach at the national and local level, dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. We seek to inspire, inform, and connect audiences as a sustainable, growth‑focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Through our trusted brands, including the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations, and Newsquest, a wholly‑owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses.

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Q, supports small and medium‑sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions.

The Columbus Dispatch
, part of the USA TODAY Co., is looking for a talented feature writer to fill a role focused on profiling “Everyday Kindness Heroes” for our daily print and digital products along with our magazines, Columbus Monthly and Columbus CEO.

This grant‑funded position will play a key role in serving our central Ohio audience by providing engaging journalism on people making a difference in our vibrant and diverse community. Examples of this coverage can be found at

The hybrid position requires relocation to the growing Columbus region, a state capital that’s home to The Ohio State University, Nationwide Insurance, and many other key employers.

• Managing a high‑volume beat, responsible for significant features per week for The Dispatch and up to two per month for our local magazines.
• Providing rapid‑response trending coverage and beat work as assigned.
• Producing or collaborating on videos to accompany text or for social platforms.
• Monitoring social media, news feeds, and other relevant sources to identify emerging trends.
• Understanding social media, Google Trends, audience metrics and SEO techniques.
• Having a competitive spirit to see his/her work at the top of our page‑view charts each day.
• Willing to become the face of the “Everyday Kindness Heroes” program, including public speaking at community events and an annual awards presentation.

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1‑3 years reporting experience, preferably in a digitally focused news organization.
• Commitment to detail, accuracy and fairness.
• Ability to multi‑task and excel under deadline pressure, using time efficiently.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.
• Employment is contingent on passing a post‑offer, pre‑employment background check, drug screen and motor vehicle record check.

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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  Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location.

Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.