Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. The Development Writer/Content Creator will produce service-driven content focused on home services and health, collaborating with editors to create engaging and trustworthy articles that meet editorial standards.
Responsibilities
- Write clear, accurate and reader-focused home services content across a variety of formats, including guides, comparisons and reviews
- Conduct research using credible sources, data and expert insights to ensure accuracy and authority
- Follow USA TODAY editorial guidelines, commerce standards and disclosure requirements
- Collaborate with editors to revise and optimize content for clarity, accuracy and search performance
- Update existing content as needed to maintain accuracy and relevance
- Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced digital newsroom environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience writing about home services, personal finance, or small-business topics
- Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, approachable way
- Familiarity with SEO-driven service journalism and digital publishing best practices
- Familiarity with the latest developments in Generative Engine Optimization
- Strong research and fact-checking skills
- Experience working in a newsroom, digital media organization or commerce content environment
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