USA TODAY is seeking an Associate Producer, Visual Content to join its national photo and video team. This role combines content programming, AI-assisted video production, and visual storytelling through galleries and playlists. This role will be specifically focused on USA TODAY's entertainment vertical and will play a critical role in identifying and covering red carpet moments, celebrity interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and viral entertainment trends.We're looking for a digital-first journalist who understands audience behavior, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can create, optimize, and distribute visual content across platforms. This role will help drive audience growth, engagement, and revenue through strategic programming and scalable content production using AI-powered platforms and tools.ResponsibilitiesContent Programming & DistributionProgram and optimize visual content across USA TODAY, Network sites, mobile apps, articles, playlists, galleries, and social platforms.Serve as a centralized programming resource, making real-time editorial decisions to maximize audience engagement and content performance.Monitor analytics using tools such as Parse.ly and Google Analytics to inform programming strategy.Monitor real-time analytics and entertainment trends to identify visual opportunities and adjust content strategy accordingly.Write compelling headlines, metadata, descriptions, and promotional copy optimized for SEO and audience growth.Identify, source, and distribute the most relevant in-house, third-party, and publicly available content while ensuring editorial quality and rights compliance.Manage automated and third-party video feeds, playlists, and related content experiences.AI-Assisted Video ProductionServe as the national hub for AI-assisted video creation using platforms such as Stringr, Wochit, and future automation tools.Produce high-volume short-form video content for breaking news, service journalism, entertainment, sports, obitua