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YouTube Writer/Reporter, USA Today Entertainment
USA TODAY Co. —Los Angeles, CA
- $60,000 - $93,750 a year
- Research
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
Per Diem Copy Editors
Los Angeles Times —El Segundo, CA
- $35 an hour
- Part-time
- 1 year
- Entry level
Web Writer
Fox Corporation —Los Angeles, CA
- $78,000 - $93,600 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Fair chance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
New Media Writer/Reporter, USA TODAY Entertainment
USA TODAY Co. —Los Angeles, CA
- $60,000 - $93,750 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
Creative/ Localization Writer
ShortMax Innovations Inc —Pasadena, CA
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Video Host / Script Writer
Edmunds.com —Santa Monica, CA
- $98,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Assistant Editor, Entertainment News
Los Angeles Times —El Segundo, CA
- $104,421 - $129,069 a year
- Nights as needed
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 10 years
KNX News Writer/Producer (Part-Time)
Audacy, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Part-Time Social Media Editor, The California Post
News Corp —Los Angeles, CA
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
2d
Director of Editorial Content
Suno —Los Angeles, CA
- $225,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Office
- 8 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
YouTube Editor - Freelance
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Santa Monica, CA
- $70,350 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Digital Editor (Homepage), The California Post
News Corp —Los Angeles, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Office
- Senior level
- Health insurance
2d
Lifestyle News Editor, The California Post
News Corp —Los Angeles, CA
- $95,000 - $120,000 a year
- Email
- Management
- Office
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
2d
KNX News AM Drive Editor
Audacy, Inc. —Los Angeles, CA
- $82,300 - $105,000 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Office
- Team management
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
2d
Multimedia Journalist
Spectrum —El Segundo, CA
- $81,000 - $148,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
Managing Editor
Spectrum —El Segundo, CA
- $107,900 - $229,300 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- Opportunities for advancement

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YouTube Writer/Reporter, USA Today Entertainment

USA TODAY Co. -
Los Angeles, CA

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$60,000 - $93,750 a year

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Posted Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 1:00 AM

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YouTube Writer/Reporter – USA Today Entertainment

Reporting to: New Media Editor

Location: New York or Los Angeles strongly preferred

Overview:

USA Today is seeking a dynamic and creative YouTube Writer/Reporter to join our entertainment team. Reporting to the New Media Editor, this role centers on covering the evolving YouTube landscape—including top creators, trending shows, and breaking news in the YouTube space. With a focus on discovering unique story angles, you will help inform and engage our audience through compelling coverage of the YouTube creator community. The ideal candidate will help grow and define a new vertical within our entertainment content, leveraging AI tools and vertical video storytelling to reach a broad, digital-first audience.

Responsibilities:

Report on major YouTube talent, shows, and industry news, providing timely and accurate coverage.
Develop and maintain reliable contacts and sources within the creator space to ensure exclusive and authoritative reporting.
Identify and develop unique story angles that highlight the creativity and impact of YouTube creators.
Produce timely, accurate, and compelling content that can scale across platforms, including written articles and vertical video segments.
Collaborate closely with the TV & Streaming team and the broader Entertainment team to produce cross-platform stories.
Monitor trends and shifts within the YouTube space to keep USA TODAY readers informed and ahead of the curve.
Utilize AI-driven tools for research, trend analysis, and content optimization to maximize reach and engagement.
Participate in editorial meetings, pitch new story ideas, and contribute to the strategic growth of USA TODAY’s entertainment coverage.
Adhere to the highest standards of journalistic ethics, including fact-checking and source verification.

Requirements:

At least 3 to 5 years of reporting or writing in entertainment journalism.
Demonstrated knowledge of the YouTube creator space, including familiarity with top creators, channels, and platform trends and sources that will facilitate your reporting on those topics.
Proven passion for storytelling, with the ability to craft engaging narratives for a nationwide audience.
Demonstrated ability to produce fast, accurate, and engaging content under tight deadlines.
Excellent news judgment and an ability to identify stories that resonate with a broad audience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, collaborative team.

Application Instructions

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

Your resume – one to two pages.

A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $60,000 and $93,750. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

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 [email protected]. Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable location. Applications from outside these regions will be removed from our system after submission.

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