Florida Media Group is a leading media organization dedicated to providing high-quality news, entertainment, and information to the local community. With a strong focus on delivering timely and relevant content, we strive to be a trusted source of news and stories that impact the lives of our readers.

Florida Weekly is owned by Hoffmann Florida Media Group and publishes newspapers in Fort Myers, Naples, Bonita Springs, Charlotte County, Palm Beach County, Key West, Babcock Ranch, Ave Maria, and Wellen Park, Florida, with a combined readership of more than 200,000.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Weekly Editor to join our team in Fort Myers, Florida.

Job Description:

The Fort Myers Editor oversees the production and editorial direction of the Fort Myers edition, which circulates in Lee County. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the content strategy with other members of the editing and management teams, ensuring the timely delivery of engaging and informative content. The ideal candidate will have a passion for journalism, a keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of Southwest Florida. We expect our editors to be involved and active in our communities.

Salary: $58-$70K per year.

Responsibilities:

-Manage the overall editorial process, including planning, assigning, and editing content.
-Develop and execute the editorial strategy, ensuring that articles are compelling, accurate, and align with our publication’s tone and style.
-Collaborate with other editors, writers, photographers, and other contributors to develop engaging and relevant stories.
-Conduct thorough research and fact-checking to ensure the accuracy and credibility of all published content.
-Stay up-to-date with local news, trends, and community events to identify new story ideas and opportunities for coverage.
-Collaborate with the design team to ensure that the layout and visual elements of the publication enhance the newspaper.

Requirements:

-Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
-Must reside in Lee County.
-Proven experience in a journalism or editorial role, with a focus on print or digital publishing.
-Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a strong command of grammar, style, and AP guidelines.
-Familiarity with the Fort Myers area and a solid understanding of the local community and its interests.
-Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
-Proficient in content management systems and digital publishing platforms.
-Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
-Knowledge of SEO best practices and digital analytics tools is a plus.

Florida Weekly is a drug-free workplace. We offer health, dental and vision insurance, as well as company paid life insurance. Florida Weekly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further evaluation.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person