Alabama Editor

Lee Enterprises•Opelika, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lee 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 Eagle. This 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 environment.

Requirements

Leadership experience in a newsroom environment.
Strong news judgment and a commitment to community journalism.
Success managing coverage across digital, social and print platforms.
Experience using audience insights and analytics to guide strategy.
A track record of developing journalists and building effective teams.
Excellent communication skills and an interest in community engagement.
The ability to balance daily demands with long-term newsroom goals.

Responsibilities

Set coverage priorities and direct daily and enterprise reporting.
Ensure coverage is timely, accurate, fair and relevant to local readers.
Champion accountability, watchdog and public-service journalism.
Use audience data, reader feedback and analytics to guide coverage decisions.
Expand readership through strong storytelling, newsletters, social media and multimedia journalism.
Strengthen subscriber loyalty by delivering journalism readers can't find elsewhere.
Serve as a visible leader through editor columns, public events and community conversations.
Build relationships with readers, sources, local leaders and community organizations.
Listen to community concerns and ensure they are reflected in coverage.
Recruit, coach and retain talented reporters and editors.
Foster a collaborative, accountable newsroom culture.
Help staff strengthen digital, visual and audience-engagement skills.