Alabama Editor

Alabama editorLee Enterprises a leading provider of local news serving 114 markets across 25 states is seeking an editor to lead the Opelika-Auburn News and Dothan is an opportunity to lead two respected Alabama newsrooms shape coverage that matters and build strong connections with the communities we serve. The editor will oversee daily and enterprise journalism audience growth and newsroom development while helping both organizations succeed in a digital-first YOULL DOLead the news reportSet coverage priorities and direct daily and enterprise coverage is timely accurate fair and relevant to local accountability watchdog and public-service audiences and subscriptionsUse audience data reader feedback and analytics to guide coverage readership through strong storytelling newsletters social media and multimedia subscriber loyalty by delivering journalism readers cant find the newsroom in the communityServe as a visible leader through editor columns public events and community relationships with readers sources local leaders and community to community concerns and ensure they are reflected in journalistsRecruit coach and retain talented reporters and a collaborative accountable newsroom staff strengthen digital visual and audience-engagement WERE LOOKING FORLeadership experience in a newsroom news judgment and a commitment to community managing coverage across digital social and print using audience insights and analytics to guide strategy.A track record of developing journalists and building effective communication skills and an interest in community ability to balance daily demands with long-term newsroom youre passionate about local news audience growth and leading journalists through a period of transformation and opportunity wed like to hear from you.