Executive Editor, Newspaper

We’re looking for an experienced and mission-driven Executive Editor to provide strategic editorial leadership across Texas-based news operations, serving urban, suburban, and rural communities statewide. The ideal candidate is a seasoned newsroom leader with strong editorial judgment, a digital-first mindset, and a proven ability to lead high-impact local journalism across print, digital, and multimedia platforms.

This role oversees editorial teams covering local government, business, education, energy, and culture, while ensuring journalistic integrity, audience growth, and operational excellence.

Editorial Strategy & Vision

• Set and execute a Texas-focused editorial strategy aligned with organizational mission and journalistic standards
• Lead coverage of major regional and statewide issues including politics, public policy, education, energy, healthcare, and economic development
• Oversee enterprise reporting, investigations, and special projects with statewide impact

Newsroom Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead editors, reporters, photographers, and multimedia teams across multiple Texas markets
• Recruit, mentor, and develop newsroom talent with a focus on local reporting and community relevance
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and editorial independence

Content Oversight & Editorial Standards

• Ensure accuracy, fairness, balance, and adherence to ethical journalism standards
• Review and approve major stories, editorials, and breaking news coverage
• Direct coverage during elections, severe weather, emergencies, and major public events

Digital Strategy & Audience Growth

• Champion a digital-first newsroom strategy utilizing analytics, SEO, newsletters, and social platforms
• Partner with audience and product teams to drive subscription growth and community engagement
• Adjust content strategies based on regional audience insights and performance data

Community Engagement & External Relations

• Represent the newsroom at public forums, industry events, and community meetings across Texas
• Build relationships with public officials, civic leaders, academic institutions, and community organizations
• Collaborate with business and marketing teams while maintaining editorial independence

Governance, Budgeting & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with state and federal media laws, open records statutes, and ethical guidelines
• Manage editorial budgets and resource allocation in partnership with executive leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of newsroom experience, including senior editorial leadership in a large or multi-publication newsroom
• Experience leading daily newsrooms or groups of weekly publications
• Proven success driving digital transformation and audience growth initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-location editorial teams
• Strong understanding of Texas politics, communities, and regional issues

• Exceptional editorial judgment and strong news sense
• Clear, confident leadership and communication skills
• Ability to lead in politically diverse and highly engaged markets
• Strategic thinker who performs well under deadline pressure
• Strong commitment to ethical, independent journalism

• Senior leadership role with statewide editorial influence
• Opportunity to shape impactful local journalism across Texas communities
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative and mission-driven newsroom environment