Responsibilities

• Write clear, accurate and reader-focused home services content across a variety of formats, including guides, comparisons and reviews.
• Conduct research using credible sources, data and expert insights to ensure accuracy and authority.
• Follow USA TODAY editorial guidelines, commerce standards and disclosure requirements.
• Collaborate with editors to revise and optimize content for clarity, accuracy and search performance.
• Update existing content as needed to maintain accuracy and relevance.
• Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced digital newsroom environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience writing about home services, personal finance, or small-business topics.
• Ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, approachable way.
• Familiarity with SEO-driven service journalism and digital publishing best practices.
• Familiarity with the latest developments in Generative Engine Optimization.
• Strong research and fact-checking skills.
• Experience working in a newsroom, digital media organization or commerce content environment.