Alabama Editor

Alabama Editor Req #17738 Opelika-Auburn News, 204 S 8th St, Opelika, Alabama, United States of America Job Description Alabama editor 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO Lead the news report 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. Grow audiences and subscriptions 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. Represent the newsroom in the community 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. Develop journalists Recruit, coach and retain talented reporters and editors. Foster a collaborative, accountable newsroom culture. Help staff strengthen digital, visual and audience-engagement skills. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR 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. If you're passionate about local news, audience growth and leading journalists through a period of transformation and opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. Why Join Us? Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic, interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offer an extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Our benefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. In addition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We also offer generous paid time off to allow the flexibility to balance personal life and work. This includes paid parental leave for new parents. Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news and information and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily and weekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 markets across 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely local news and information to the communities we serve. Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For more information about Lee, check us out at www.lee.net. Job Details Job Family News Pay Type Salary Education Level Bachelor’s Degree