Executive Editor

Gannett • West Palm Beach, FL

388d

About The Position

The Executive Editor for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is a transformative leader responsible for guiding the newsroom towards audience growth, digital innovation, and impactful journalism. This role requires a deep understanding of local and national politics, particularly in the context of Palm Beach County and South Florida, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in journalism. The ideal candidate will inspire a talented team of journalists, uphold high standards of reporting, and engage with the community to ensure relevant and fearless coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years in significant leadership roles in a newsroom with demonstrated success.
• Clear understanding of the First Amendment and commitment to upholding those standards.
• Experience in high-level decision-making with complex, impactful, or sensitive news content.
• Experience working in industries undergoing substantial change and transformation.
• A history of successful leadership, innovation, and goal achievement.
• Demonstrated change leader who collaborates and communicates effectively.
• Personal charisma, comfort with public speaking, and commitment to staff interaction.
• Understanding of the changing media landscape and ability to adapt strategies accordingly.
• Demonstrated strong competitive instincts and intellectual curiosity.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and coordinate in an accountable environment.
• Demonstrated track record in recruiting a highly successful leadership team.
• Experience driving a successful turnaround or transformation is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest journalism standards across digital and print platforms, supporting the First Amendment and executing watchdog reporting.
• Develop and implement a multi-platform digital vision and strategy focused on achieving target audience specific goals and objectives.
• Provide leadership and knowledge in state and local news, investigative journalism, public service, and government issues.
• Champion change management efforts, communicating the company's strategic initiatives, purpose, vision, culture, and plan.
• Lead the planning and oversee execution of content strategies with a focus on strategic audiences, emphasizing digital and new platforms.
• Facilitate strong community connections with a relevant editorial voice and personal interaction.
• Attract, retain, and develop top talent, championing diversity in the workplace.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement multi-platform products to grow audience and engagement.
• Work with regional editors and USA TODAY Network leaders to help journalists acquire skills to attract and serve digital subscribers.
• Partner with sales and consumer teams to build loyalty and engagement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees