Executive Editor-Casper, WY

Lee Enterprises - Casper, WY

Full-time - Senior

Casper, WY

251-500 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Executive Editor at the Casper Star-Tribune will lead and inspire local journalism while fostering relationships with readers in Wyoming. This hands-on role involves planning and strategizing content, editing, reporting, and engaging with audiences across digital platforms and a print edition. The editor will also establish a local editorial board, guiding discussions on key community issues and enhancing the newspaper's voice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the newsroom team to produce high-quality journalism.
• Plan and strategize content for both digital and print platforms.
• Edit articles and engage in reporting as needed.
• Build and manage a local editorial board with community representatives.
• Lead weekly meetings to discuss key issues affecting Casper and Wyoming.
• Mentor and develop journalists in the newsroom.
• Prioritize original and enterprising local reporting, including sports coverage.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior editorial role, preferably in local journalism.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent editing and writing abilities.
• Experience with digital journalism and audience engagement strategies.
• Ability to build relationships with community stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with the Casper community and its issues.
• Experience in managing a diverse team of journalists.
• Knowledge of multimedia storytelling techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company-provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off including paid parental leave
• Relocation package available