Join Our Team

USA Scoop is a modern digital newsroom covering the stories shaping America, from breaking headlines and Hollywood to business, tech, politics, and global affairs. If you thrive on speed, accuracy, and smart storytelling, you’ll fit right in.

We’re building a diverse, mission-driven team of journalists, editors, producers, and creators who care about getting the story right, and making it readable.

Why Work With Us

  • Flexible: Remote-friendly with US-hours collaboration.
  • Impact, fast: Your work reaches millions across web and socials.
  • Editorial first: Independence and integrity guide every decision.
  • Modern tools: AI-assisted workflows with human editorial judgment.
  • Growth: Clear lanes for advancement, training, and byline visibility.

Open Roles

  • Staff Reporter (General Assignment) – Remote
    Pitch, report, and file concise, accurate stories daily across our core beats.
    You have: Strong news sense, clean copy, fast turnaround, source-building skills.
    Nice to have: CMS experience (WordPress), social packaging, basic data skills.
  • Politics/Policy Reporter – Remote (US-hours)
    Explain US politics and policy clearly and fairly; convert complexity into clarity.
    You have: Fact-driven approach, document literacy, balanced framing.
  • Copy Editor (Part-Time/Freelance)
    Line-edit for accuracy, clarity, and style; write corrections/clarifications when needed.
    You have: Style-guide mastery (AP-like), quick turnarounds.

Don’t see your role? We accept speculative applications from exceptional journalists, editors, designers, social producers, and data reporters.

How to Apply

Email press@theusascoop.com with the subject line:
“Application – [Role] – [Your Name]”

Include:

  1. Resume / LinkedIn
  2. 3–5 clips or portfolio links (news, explainers, features, or video)
  3. Short cover note (≤ 200 words) on what you’ll bring to USA Scoop
  4. Availability (full-time / part-time / freelance; timezone)

We review every application. If there’s a fit, we’ll reach out for next steps.

Contributor & Opinion Guidelines

  • Standards: Fast, factual, and fair, aligned with our Editorial Policy.
  • Sourcing: Cite primary sources; avoid unverified claims.
  • Disclosure: Declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Originality: No plagiarism or AI-only drafts, AI may assist, editors decide.

Equal Opportunity

USA Scoop (Scoop Network Inc.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Freelancer & Internship Pool

  • Freelancers: Pitch concise ideas with headlines, 2–3 bullet angles, and sources. Standard rates; paid promptly.
  • Internships: Rolling, remote, US-hours preferred. Send 2–3 clips + a 100-word note on your beat interests.

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