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- $19.65 - $24.31 an hour
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- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Sports Reporter/ (UNION)

USA TODAY Co. -
Worcester, MA

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$19.65 - $24.31 an hour

Qualifications

Automation
Driver's License
Newsletters (communication methods)
AI-driven automation
Grammar Experience
Journalistic writing

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Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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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, including our network of local properties, in the United States, and Newsquest, a wholly-owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom, we provide essential journalism, local content, and digital experiences to audiences and businesses. We deliver high-quality, trusted content with a commitment to balanced, unbiased journalism, where and when consumers want to engage. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, supports small and medium-sized businesses with innovative digital marketing products and solutions. USA TODAY Co. open roles are featured on various external job boards. When applying to a position at USA TODAY Co., you should be completing an application on USA TODAY Co. Careers via Dayforce. Job postings directing you to complete an application on other external sites may not be valid. If you are a California resident, you acknowledge that by applying for a job with us, this California Job Applicant Privacy Notice will apply to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information. To connect with us, visit www.usatodayco.com

The sports reporter will provide digitally focused coverage of local sports, with a focus on high school sports in Worcester County.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starting, resourceful reporter who is able to transcend traditional beat reporting by finding stories with strong human interest. The candidate will measure success by comparing and evaluating key audience metrics to determine which stories resonate with readers and use that data to identify key takeaways and strategize on future story opportunities.

The reporter will be adept with social media platforms as a newsgathering tool and to inspire alternative story forms.

Responsibilities:

Primary focus will be on local high school sports, but flexibility is a must.
Be a curious, assertive, and self-starting journalist who jumps to report on breaking news and trending topics with urgency.
Capitalize on live, breaking, and trending moments by creating quick-turn-around content for social media and other digital platforms.
Proficient on the latest social media tools and trends to generate interest in and promote content.
Use metrics to monitor real-time story/content performance, determine digital readership/traffic patterns and make changes in content tied to the data. Familiarity with Parse.ly and analytics products a plus.
Work collaboratively as part of a team with other reporters and editors.
Contribute and assist in creating newsletters to send to our audience and encourage them to sign up through innovative promotional plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher in communications, journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Outstanding core journalism skills, including writing, spelling, grammar, and
Sound news judgment and a flair for effective headline writing.
Strong planning and organizational skills, and ability to coordinate with staff members across all departments.
Ability to multitask and excel under deadline pressure.
Understanding and adherence to journalism ethics.
This role will include night, weekend and occasional holiday work as needed by the news cycle.
Candidates should have facility with AI and automation and experience in using it to enhance their journalism.
This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

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.

Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

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 hourly rate for this role will range between $19.65 and $24.31. 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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