Executive Editor - Tucson, AZ - Tucson, AZ (85712) Lee Enterprises - ADS

Executive editor, the Arizona Daily Star The Arizona Daily Star is seeking a visionary, ambitious and community-centered executive editor to lead our newsroom in delivering indispensable journalism. This is a role for an editor who believes deeply in holding power accountable, amplifying community voices and producing work that makes readers’ lives better, clearer and more connected. We are seeking an innovative newsroom leader with a proven record of producing impactful journalism and growing readership and subscriptions. The ideal candidate will bring strong editorial judgment, a deep understanding of digital publishing and analytics, and the ability to lead a newsroom in a competitive news environment. Key Responsibilities Editorial Leadership – Oversee newsroom strategy, operations and editorial priorities across all platforms Drive enterprise, investigative and watchdog reporting that leads the market Ensure fast, accurate and continuously evolving breaking news coverage Recruit, develop and retain high-performing journalists and newsroom leaders. Audience and Growth – Use audience data and editorial judgment to set coverage priorities around the most consequential issues facing Southern Arizona Expand digital subscriptions, engagement and long-term reader loyalty Position the organization for long-term growth in a rapidly evolving media environment Collaborate across the organization to strengthen storytelling, audience engagement and newsroom performance. Community Leadership – Deepen the organization’s connection to the communities it serves Serve as a visible representative of the organization in the community Position the newsroom at the center of key civic conversations and public-interest journalism. Salary Range: $125,000 to $175,000 based on experience. Why Tucson Tucson is a dynamic, fast-growing community where journalism matters and competition for readers is strong. As the second-most populous city in Arizona, a major university town and a gateway to the U.S.-Mexico borderlands, Tucson offers a rich mix of cultures, perspectives and stories. This is a competitive news market, where local reporting intersects with issues of national significance, from growth and education to climate and the border. Our next newsroom leader will help our team deliver journalism that is essential to the community and critical to the future of local journalism in Southern Arizona. If you believe in the power of local news to strengthen communities, we want to hear from you. Benefits and Compensation 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 401(k) 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Poynter Institute