Executive Editor Key West FL

Live Where Others Vacation

Picture this: Youre wrapping up a productive day of shaping impactful stories and instead of sitting in traffic youre watching the sunset from Mallory Square. Sound good We thought so.

Were looking for a hands-on Executive Editor whos ready to lead our newsroom in paradise. If youre the kind of journalist who believes great storytelling can happen anywhere especially in flip-flops keep reading.

What Youll Be Doing

Youll be the creative force behind all our content with a laser focus on growing our digital audience while keeping our print subscribers happy. Think of yourself as the conductor of a news orchestra keeping everyone in harmony while experimenting with new sounds.

Your main gig includes:

• Leading the shift from print-first to digital-first (without leaving our loyal print readers behind)
• Using data and analytics to make smart decisions not just gut feelings
• Coaching your team to understand SEO social media strategy and how to write headlines people actually click
• Finding the untold stories in our community especially the voices that dont always get heard
• Championing investigative work that actually makes a difference (yes it is still important!)
• Staying ahead of the curve on new platforms and industry trends we want someone who gets excited about whats next
• Playing nice with other departments and swapping ideas with editors at our sister sites

What Were Looking For

The Must-Haves:

• At least 3 years leading a news team (you know how to inspire and manage not just assign stories)
• Killer writing and communication skills you can explain complex stuff simply
• Comfort with digital analytics (Google Analytics is our jam but we will train you if needed)
• A track record of results show us what you have accomplished not just what youve done
• People skills you can earn respect from interns and publishers alike
• Love of community engagement both IRL and online (youre comfortable being the face of our newsroom)
• Bachelors degree (extra points for continuing education in digital media analytics or leadership)

Why Key West

Lets be real: Key West isnt just another place to work. Its a lifestyle. Crystal-clear water year-round sunshine a tight-knit community that feels like family and enough quirky characters to fill a hundred Sunday features. Youll trade your commute for a bike ride past chickens and historic architecture. Youll cover stories about everything from environmental conservation to the arts scene to local politics and its never boring.

This is perfect for someone whos ready to level up their career while leveling up their quality of life. Work hard live easy thats the Key West way.

The Perks

• Medical insurance (you pick from two plans)
• Dental and vision options available
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage (weve got your back)
• Life insurance
• Six paid holidays (including the important ones!)
• PTO that grows with your tenure

Benefitsare effective the 1^st of the month following Start Date.

Ready to Apply

Send your resume and a cover letter that tells us why youre the right fit for this island gig. We want to hear about your wins your vision for journalism and honestly Wed love to know what excites you about calling Key West home.

Email everything to:

The Fine Print:

This is an at-will position either party can part ways at any time with or without cause.

Adams MultiMedia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Adams MultiMediamaintains a drug-free workplace.

Join us in paradise. Your newsroom with a view awaits.