Autos Editor

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, the national publication USA TODAY, and local media organizations, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. The Detroit Free Press is looking for a passionate editor to helm our award‑winning autos team. The Freep Autos Editor supervises an accomplished reporting team that covers both the fast‑paced auto industry and how real people engage with cars. In partnership with the USA TODAY NETWORK, our goal is to provide the best general interest auto coverage in the nation, leaning into consumer content while maintaining our strong local audiences for industry and labor news. The Autos Editor must be an experienced media manager with a passion for all things autos and demonstrated editing proficiency on all platforms. The Autos Editor will be responsible for managing the Detroit autos team and also helping to coordinate autos coverage across the USA Today Network. They will report to the Freep’s Executive Editor/Autos & Business and work closely with the USA Today Autos Team. In this role, you will: Respond to a dynamic and demanding news environment. Assign and edit stories, projects and investigations for the Detroit-based reporters who cover Ford, General Motors, Stellantis and the UAW. Coordinate and edit cross-network coverage of automotive consumer news designed to connect with how people engage with their cars. Work with the Free Press audience team on developing successful content on car culture. Establish and maintain ongoing lines of communication among automotive teams across the USA Today Network. Requirements Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 7+ years of relevant management/supervisory experience. Proven proficiency in applying analytics to content strategy. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Exceptional planning and organizational skills. SEO knowledge. Self‑motivation and self‑direction. Strong problem‑solving skills. Required Industry Knowledge Understanding of the multi‑faced auto industry, and how consumer needs drive the category. Understanding of how to engage audiences on digital platforms. The ability to multi‑task and excel under intense deadline pressure in a rapidly changing industry. The ability to work collaboratively within a cross‑functional environment. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. 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. We will provide applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete this employment application and/or any other process. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. #J-18808-Ljbffr USA Today