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Posted Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) 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 scalable, growth-focused media and digital marketing solutions company. Our current portfolio of trusted media brands includes the USA TODAY NETWORK, comprised of the national publication, USA TODAY, and local media organizations in the United States. Our digital marketing solutions brand, LocaliQ, uses innovation and software to enable small and medium-sized businesses to grow.

Golfweek, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a motivated, aggressive golf commerce content producer to work with a veteran team, focusing on the golf apparel, gear, and gadgets space. Our audience is growing rapidly and we need someone with personality and golf knowledge to further connect with our readership.

This position is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska and Hawaii.

Responsibilities:

• Creates content that engages the golf community through multi-platform storytelling (our website, social media, on camera, podcasts, etc.)
• Works closely with the commerce editor to understand audience metrics, evaluate what's working and what's not, and develop ongoing plans to better satisfy audience needs.
• Collaborates with the content and commerce team to provide all appropriate elements for stories (i.e., photos, videos, and graphics). Captures photos and video as needed.
• Promotes personal brand, the brands of colleagues, and the institutional brand.
• Helps strategize and execute distribution and optimization plans for content.
• Demonstrates clear, concise writing skills.
• Occasionally helps with desk responsibilities and editing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in journalism or any other subject or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong command of AP grammar and style.
• Strong copy-editing skills and the ability to produce content that is clean, accurate, and publication-ready.
• Is passionate and enthusiastic about the game of golf, and creating golf content that will work well with audiences on different platforms.
• Is comfortable using social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to enhance reporting and promote stories.
• Understands reporting ethics and sourcing.
• Excels in a fast-paced news environment and understands the digital-first mission.
• Collaborates well with others and can work with a team on the biggest stories.
• Must be willing to travel on short notice to cover breaking news events.
• Work weekends and nights as needed by the news cycle.
• This role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance required by state law.

Essentially, we need someone who lives for golf, and we're eager to learn more about how you might 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 page.
• A brief 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.
• Your proudest social media posts.

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.

The hourly rate for this role will range between $24.04 and $25.46. Variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location, and union representation, if applicable.

Gannett 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