Content Creator, Sports

USA TODAY Network

. Amplify USA TODAY Sports journalism across the website, app, social platforms and newsletters .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $39 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in content creation and curation for digital platforms, with a strong focus on sports journalism and audience engagement strategies. Proficient in utilizing analytics tools and social media platforms to optimize content discoverability and drive audience growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Communications3+ Years Experience In Digital NewsJournalism ExperienceContent Creation For Social MediaSEO Expertise

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Hard Skills

Content CreationVideo EditingSEOAudience DevelopmentSocial Media OptimizationEmail Newsletter CurationUser-Generated Content StrategyAnalytics Tools ProficiencyInfluencer OutreachJournalistic Ethics

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailAbility To MultitaskExcellent Communication SkillsCommitment To FairnessAbility To Work Under Deadline Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Google AnalyticsParse.lyCanvaPremiereHootsuiteTrue AnthemEchoboxInstagramYouTubeTikTok

Industry Keywords

Sports JournalismDigital MediaContent CurationAudience EngagementMedia Analytics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Amplify USA TODAY Sports journalism across the website, app, social platforms and newsletters
Curate and program the USA TODAY Sports homepage
Craft app alerts featuring timely, relevant and high-performing content
Create engaging social content, including video, reflecting USA TODAY’s voice
Curate and/or write USA TODAY Sports newsletters
Partner with reporters, editors and audience development teams to amplify coverage and identify promotional opportunities
Execute the user-generated content strategy and package content for on-site and off-platform use
Manage influencer outreach and partnerships as needed
Assist with optimizing on-site content for discoverability
Experiment with emerging platforms and tools to accelerate audience growth
Support live coverage for breaking news and tentpole events
Design a cohesive off-platform audience experience and develop repeatable growth strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience, preferably in a digitally-focused news organization
Journalism experience or education is mandatory
Sports-specific experience is mandatory
Experience creating content optimized for social media, newsletters or search
Experience with SEO, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok
Commitment to detail, accuracy and fairness
Understanding of journalistic ethics and best practices
Ability to multitask and excel under deadline pressure
Comfort using analytics tools such as Parse.ly, Google Analytics and Google Trends
Expertise creating content on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram
Experience with video editing tools, including in-app and third-party tools such as Canva and Premiere
Experience with third-party distribution tools such as Hootsuite, True Anthem and Echobox preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with news products, journalism, media analytics and ethics
Resume, cover letter and at least three content-creation work examples required for application, including at least one video

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work
Option to use a local USA TODAY newsroom as a base of operations if living nearby