[Remote] Play Writer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a diversified media company dedicated to empowering and enriching communities. They are seeking a Play Writer to lead and define the voice of Play, producing content tied to popular games, horoscopes, and comics while collaborating with various teams to shape the future of USA TODAY’s games ecosystem.ResponsibilitiesEstablish and maintain the editorial voice and standards for Play, ensuring content is smart, approachable, inclusive and habit‑formingOwn all editorial content around Play, including explanatory, promotional and feature storytelling tied to games, puzzles, horoscopes and comicsDevelop a clear point of view on how games & horoscopes fit into readers’ daily lives—and how USA TODAY can stand out in a crowded games landscapeWrite and edit a weekly Play newsletter, using it as a key audience-growth and engagement driverWrite articles inspired by Play content areas, including behind-the-scenes looks, how-to guides, habit‑building stories, cultural tie‑ins and launchesCraft on-platform copy, promotional units, push language and campaign messaging tied to Play products and launchesOversee editorial content tied to daily and monthly horoscopes and comics, including launch coverage and reader education and relevant storiesUse audience data and performance insights to guide content decisions, growth strategies, drive loyalty, repeat usage and subscription valueCollaborate with social, newsletter and growth teams to extend the reach of Play content across platformsPartner closely with the product team to inform and shape the overall games strategy, bringing editorial insight into product development and launchesHelp define how editorial, UX and content packaging work together to grow Play as a daily destinationParticipate in testing, iteration and launch planning for new games, features and experiencesSkills5+ years of experience in digital journalism, editing or content strategy; games, lifestyle, entertainment or product-adjacent experience is a plusStrong writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate utility-driven content into engaging storytellingStrong audience-first mindset, with experience using analytics to inform decisionsComfort collaborating with product, design and growth teams—and influencing strategy beyond traditional editorial lanesCreative, organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage multiple content streams and deadlinesEnthusiasm for puzzles, games, comics, horoscopes—or the curiosity to quickly develop deep fluency in those spacesCompany OverviewUSA TODAY Co., Inc. It was founded in 1906, and is headquartered in West New York, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.usatodayco.com.