Executive Editor, News Service Florida

The Role

The News Service of Florida is seeking a Senior Reporter who can lead our coverage of the Florida State Capitol. This role is for an experienced writer who can cover high-profile committee meetings, floor sessions and the state budget, providing the nuanced analysis our professional subscribers depend on.

 About News Service of Florida

The News Service of Florida, a platform of GovExec, is the state’s most comprehensive and in-depth source of political and policy news. We have the largest capitol news bureau in the state. Our subscribers depend on us for timely, unbiased, and detailed coverage of state government, including legislative and budgetary issues, the courts, the Florida economy and much more. News Service of Florida subscribers include Florida legislative and political leadership, media outlets, lobbyists, corporations, associations, non-profits and law offices of every size.

 Key Responsibilities

• Set the daily and weekly news agenda, prioritizing stories that provide the most value to our specialized subscriber base
• Top-edit all copy for accuracy, tone, and legal risk, ensuring every story is "wire-ready" for our syndication partners
• Lead and recruit a talented team of reporters
• Oversee the workflow of the 60-day legislative session, managing gavel-to-gavel coverage and budget-related news
• Act as a liaison for key stakeholders, ensuring our coverage meets the professional needs of our paid subscribers
• Moderate and emcee events as needed

 Qualifications

• 8 years in journalism, with at least 3 years in an editorial leadership role.
• Deep understanding of Florida’s legislative process, state agencies and political landscape.
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume newsroom under strict deadlines.

 About GovExec

GovExec’s data and insights set the standard for depth, accuracy, and impact for government leaders and contractors. As the market-leading information and intent-based marketing platform, for over fifty years GovExec has empowered the government ecosystem to engage and support government leaders as they work to achieve their missions across federal, defense, and state and local agencies. Our strategic sales enablement and intent-based marketing solutions accelerate revenue growth to fuel market success. The platform is powered by the largest and most sophisticated database in the public sector, GovExec’s platform reaches 3.3 million government influencers each month and provides its marketing clients with a significant competitive advantage in driving higher conversion and growth.

Working at GovExec

At GovExec, we believe that a new era of work -- particularly when, where, and how it gets done -- has arrived. We are building a hybrid workplace that allows for greater freedom and flexibility while also fostering a collaborative culture, no matter where you are working. GovExec offers permanent remote work in 20 states across the US, as well as the option to work out of one of our offices based in Washington DC, New York or Connecticut. GovExec also offers a range of great benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Open time off policy
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave
• Supportive, collaborative teams
• Unique opportunity to help government officials from a private sector company
• Expansive learning and development opportunities

 Commitment to Shared Values

GovExec recruits talent for four salient attributes or qualities:

• Soul of Entrepreneurship
• Culture of Inclusion
• Force of Ideas
• Spirit of Generosity

 The compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000 per year. 

Government Executive Media Group, Inc. and its affiliates ("GovExec") are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate against our applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.