Location: United States Job Description: Opinion Director, USA TODAY  Position Summary USA TODAY is seeking an experienced, ambitious, and creative Opinion Director to build the most compelling opinion team in American journalism. Our aim is to create a new standard for opinion journalism—one that reflects the full range of perspectives across America, not just those elevated on the coasts, and helps bridge divides through thoughtful, challenging, consequential conversation. This role sits at the center of our mission to elevate informed civic dialogue, surface bold and thought-provoking perspectives, and engage audiences around the defining issues of our time. The Opinion Director will set the editorial vision for opinion at USA TODAY across platforms and formats, while serving as a key partner to USA TODAY Network newsrooms—identifying strong local and regional voices for national amplification and driving standards, innovation, and impact. This is also a community-building role. The right candidate will help us find ways to cultivate an active, loyal civic community around our opinion journalism, one that rewards our existing audience and creates a compelling reason for new readers, viewers and listeners to stay. That includes programming live and digital experiences, such as live Q&As/editorial events, town halls and community forums, that make participation, not just reading, the hallmark of USA TODAY Opinion. This leader will oversee a team of editors, writers, and social engagement experts and will be accountable for excellence in opinion across text, video, on-platform, and off-platform experiences. The right candidate will bring urgency, agility, and a clear point of view—and will build a culture that experiments with purpose and performs at a high level. This role is remote and can be based anywhere in the US, except for Alaska, Hawaii and Wyoming.  Reporting Relationship Reports to the SVP of USA TODAY. Leads the USA TODAY opinion team, including center-right and center-left writers. Partners closely with opinion leaders across the USA TODAY Network’s local newsrooms. Core Responsibilities Set the editorial vision and strategy for USA TODAY Opinion, aligned with our mission, ethical principles, audience priorities, and civic role. Maintain the highest standards for accuracy, fairness, transparency, and legal and ethical compliance in opinion journalism. Lead and develop editors, writers, and contributors, building a culture of excellence, range of thought, and continuous improvement. Represent USA TODAY Opinion internally and externally, including at industry events and public forums. Shape a distinctive opinion report grounded in facts, strong reporting, and clear points of view. Set coverage priorities across timely commentary, explanatory opinion, and the defining debates shaping the country. Lead USA TODAY Opinion's experimentation with and oversight of AI tools, setting contributor standards around AI-generated and AI-assisted content, piloting potential applications, and helping shape organization-wide policy in this rapidly evolving space.  Partner across the USA TODAY Network to raise standards, surface strong local voices, and expand the reach and impact of opinion journalism. Work across Product, Audience, Brand, and Multimedia to evolve how opinion is presented, distributed, and experienced. Use audience insights to sharpen strategy, deepen engagement, drive subscription conversion and retention, and grow loyalty. This role has final say on what runs, how it’s framed and promoted, and owns the roadmap for opinion products (digital packages, newsletters, podcasts, video franchises, live events, etc.) Qualifications A bias toward action and comfort with change. Significant experience leading opinion journalism at a major media organization. Exceptional editorial judgment and deep command of ethics, libel, and publishing standards. Proven ability to shape a clear editorial voice while managing a wide range of perspectives. Strong editing, writing, and coaching skills. Deep commitment to sourcing, reporting, and rigor in opinion journalism. Ability to lead effectively across a large, distributed newsroom. Track record of digital innovation and audience growth in opinion or commentary. Experience in both print and digital (newsletters, social, podcasts, video) formats, plus eagerness for using data to inform audience decisions and ongoing experimentation. What Success Looks Like USA TODAY Opinion is trusted, urgent, influential, and essential to the national conversation. Audience engagement with opinion grows meaningfully across platforms. A dynamic contributor ecosystem reflects the breadth, complexity, and conviction of America. USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network are aligned in raising the standards, reach, and impact of opinion journalism. Application Instructions We are eager to learn more about you and how you 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:   1.    Your resume – one to two pages. 2.    A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.   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.   #Newsgnt#LI-NC1#LI-Remote The annualized base salary for this role will range between $138,000 and $215,625. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable.

Role Description The SI Partner Alliance Director plays a critical role in building and expanding strategic alliances that drive business growth through key System Integrator (SI) partnerships. This role is responsible for managing and growing relationships that contribute to revenue growth, customer acquisition, and market expansion. Working closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Client Partners, Delivery Assurance, and other internal teams, the SI Partner Alliance Director develops and executes joint go-to-market strategies and partnership initiatives that accelerate business growth. What You’ll Get to Do - Strategic Partner Management & Growth - Act as the General Manager for SI partnerships, driving overall strategy, execution, and partnership success. - Develop and execute partner alliance strategies aligned with business and sales objectives. - Build and maintain executive-level relationships with SI partners to support mutual business growth. - Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to measure performance and ensure alignment with revenue and growth goals. - Ensure SI partners have the training, tools, and resources necessary to effectively position and implement Dayforce solutions. - Go-to-Market & Sales Execution - Develop and execute joint go-to-market strategies with SI partners to drive pipeline creation and revenue growth. - Partner with direct sales teams to support opportunity development and align SI partners to strategic customer opportunities. - Drive co-marketing and demand generation initiatives including campaigns, events, webinars, and industry programs. - Ensure partners understand and effectively communicate the Dayforce value proposition. - Collaborate with Sales, Product, Marketing, Client Partners, and Delivery Assurance teams to ensure successful execution of partner initiatives. - Customer Success & Delivery Excellence - Partner with Services and Delivery Assurance teams to ensure SI partners deliver high-quality implementations and customer outcomes. - Guide partners through onboarding, enablement, and continuous development programs. - Identify and proactively resolve potential conflicts between SI partners and internal teams. - Lead escalations when required and facilitate effective collaboration between customers and partners. - Market Intelligence & Performance Management - Stay informed on industry trends, competitive activity, and partner ecosystem developments. - Analyze partner performance and provide reporting on pipeline growth, revenue contribution, and overall partnership effectiveness. - Continuously refine partnership strategies based on market intelligence, business results, and partner feedback. Qualifications - 15+ years of experience in alliances, partner management, or business development with a focus on strategic SI partnerships. - Proven track record of driving revenue growth through SI partnerships. - Experience working with leading consulting and SI organizations such as EY, PwC, Deloitte, Accenture, or similar firms. - Experience with HCM, Workforce Management, Payroll, or related enterprise software solutions. - Strong experience developing and executing partner go-to-market strategies. - Ability to build trusted executive-level relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to drive data-informed decisions. - Executive-level communication, presentation, and influencing skills. - Demonstrated success managing alliances with System Integrators, Consulting Partners, and other strategic partners. - High-energy mindset with a passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving business outcomes. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. - Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. What Would Make You Stand Out - Extensive experience leading strategic SI partnerships within enterprise software or SaaS organizations. - Deep understanding of customer implementation and delivery models. - Experience driving large-scale co-sell and co-marketing programs. - Proven success influencing executive stakeholders across complex partner ecosystems. - Strong understanding of the HCM technology landscape and enterprise digital transformation initiatives. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. - 401k plan (plus match). - Global Employee Stock Purchase Plan. - Unlimited Time Away From Work (in lieu of accrued vacation time). - 10 paid US holidays. - Up to 80 hours of paid sick time. - 17 weeks of paid parental leave, subject to the terms of the applicable policy or program.

• Lead the execution of core and advanced Experience Strategy deliverables, including Website/IVA Strategy, Omnichannel Plan, Content Plan and recommendations, etc. • Understand end-user needs, double clicks into user flows to reduce friction and identify emotional connection points while ensuring optimal accessibility & inclusivity • Ensure alignment with overall brand strategy and create tactical briefs, implementation documentation for program execution • Determine omnichannel maturity and enable transformation and modular readiness across brands • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights and translating into compelling, data-backed stories and strategic recommendations for clients • Support manager and Experience Strategy leadership on organic growth and new business initiatives • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and develop new, innovative deliverables that drive client success and agency growth • Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. All other duties as assigned.

• Lead the design and optimization of omnichannel experiences • Identify opportunities to innovate and activate personalized customer journeys • Lead the execution of core Experience Strategy deliverables • Partner with XS leadership on advanced omnichannel plans and personalization strategies • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to generate actionable insights • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop new innovative deliverables