Conservative Opinion Editor – $88,000 and $137,500/year
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Location: USA TODAY Headquarters or Remote
Reports To: VP, Opinion Group
Overview USA TODAY is seeking a thoughtful, principled, and dynamic Conservative Opinion Editor to lead and curate commentary that reflects conservative perspectives on the most pressing issues of our time. This role is part of a broader initiative to ensure our opinion coverage is intellectually diverse, civil, and deeply engaging for readers across the political spectrum.
Responsibilities”
- Commission, edit, and publish high-quality conservative commentary, op-eds, and editorials that reflect a range of views within the conservative movement.
- Oversee traditional text-based opinion content for USA TODAY’s digital and print platforms.
- Collaborate with video producers and editorial leadership to expand our video opinion catalog, including:
- On-camera commentary and interviews
- Short-form explainers and debates
- Contributor-led video segments
- Recruit and develop freelance contributors, including emerging voices and seasoned commentators, with a focus on geographic and demographic diversity.
- Curate syndicated content and aggregate top conservative commentary from fact-based sources outside the network.
- Lead efforts to expand multimedia opinion content, including podcasts and community storytelling events.
- Engage with readers through newsletters (e.g., Right Track), social media, and targeted campaigns to build trust and grow audience.
- Uphold USA TODAY’s editorial standards, ensuring all content is accurate, respectful, and free from bias.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in opinion journalism, editing, or commentary, with a strong understanding of conservative thought and policy.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams and with contributors from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent editorial judgment and a commitment to civil discourse.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with fluency in digital publishing tools.
- Familiarity with video production workflows and a willingness to appear on camera or guide contributors in doing so.
- Ability to analyze audience data and adapt content strategies accordingly. Experience with tools like Pars.ly Google Analytics, or social listening platforms.
- Passion for engaging readers and fostering meaningful debate.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience working with conservative community groups, universities, or media outlets.
- Familiarity with USA TODAY Network’s style guide and editorial mission.
- A commitment to fairness, transparency, and journalistic integrity.
- Familiarity with AI technology, tools and automation for enhancing journalism productivity and workflow.
Application Instructions About 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.
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The annualized base salary for this role will range between $88,000 and $137,500. 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.