VP of News

USA TODAY VP of News – Executive Leadership

USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to informing, empowering, and connecting communities through high-quality, trusted journalism. As a leader, you will drive the newsroom forward, combining business acumen, digital expertise, and storytelling.

• Editorial Leadership: Oversee news content, ensuring unbiased, transparent, and fair coverage in alignment with USA TODAY NETWORK Principles of Ethical Conduct for Newsrooms.
• Strategy & Innovation: Position USA TODAY as the single strongest source of facts-forward news; develop audience engagement strategies; champion new storytelling formats, data-driven journalism, emerging technologies, and continuous experimentation.
• Team Management: Lead, coach, and develop newsroom leaders; foster a culture of belonging, candor, and journalistic excellence; model ethical decision-making and resilience.
• Quality & Standards: Uphold rigorous accuracy, fairness, ethics; ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; implement editorial review best practices.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with product, technology, audience, and business teams to align newsroom priorities with organizational goals.
• External Relations: Serve as public ambassador; build relationships with industry peers, partners, and the community; champion coverage that reaches underserved audiences.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee newsroom budgets, resource allocation, and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of five years in a significant newsroom leadership role with demonstrable success.
• Deep understanding of the First Amendment and a commitment to journalistic independence.
• Experience managing large, diverse teams and complex operations in a high-stakes environment.
• Strong strategic thinking, action bias, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead change, innovate, and achieve goals in transformative media settings.
• Exceptional interpersonal and emotional intelligence for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated track record in recruiting and developing top newsroom talent.
• Commitment to ethics, innovation, and continuous improvement.

To apply, please submit a single PDF document that includes:

• Your resume (1–2 pages).
• A cover letter outlining how you would approach the VP of News role.

Upload the combined document via the USA TODAY Careers portal.

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 on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the selection process, please contact Recruitment at