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Billings Gazette
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Executive Editor-Billings, MTThe Billings Gazette, Montana's largest newspaper in thestate's largest city, is looking for a dynamic Executive Editor to lead itsnewsroom filled with some of the best reporters and photojournalists in afive-state radius. One of the last true daily newspapers in the RockyMountain West, the Gazette needs a leader who's ready to shepherd a talentednewsroom with energy, creativity, and a passion for accountabilitystorytelling. If you can rally a team, spark new ideas and help us deliverstandout journalism across digital and print platforms, we want to meet you.
As our Executive Editor, you'll set the tone for ourcoverage — from quick turn breaking news and ambitious enterprise reporting todata-driven pieces and features that reflect the Billings and wider EasternMontana community and get people talking. You'll guide daily story planning,shape long-term strategies, edit and coach reporters and streamline workflows.
You should thrive in a busy newsroom, enjoy mentoring journalists, and beexcited about evolving how local news is delivered. We are a digital-forward, multimedia driven group. You'llhelp make sure our online presence is fast, sharp, and indispensable, whichincludes managing important items like email newsletters and social mediaaccounts.
This is a big job in one of Lee Enterprises' biggestnewsrooms. The Gazette plays an integral role in civic life across EasternMontana, and we're seeking a leader who believes deeply in the power of localjournalism. You'll help drive coverage that holds institutions accountable andbuilds trust across the region's communities. Your leadership will directlyinfluence how Montanans understand their city, their government, and oneanother. The Gazette's local reporters and photographers already embrace that mission- it's vital that you do as well.
Why Billings?
Billings is Montana's largest city, known for itsfriendly vibe and endless places to explore. Hike the stunning Rimrocks, floatthe Yellowstone River, sample local breweries, catch live music downtown, ortake weekend trips to places like Red Lodge, the Beartooth Mountains orYellowstone National Park.
With a growing arts scene, year-round outdoor adventures,and a community that genuinely cares about local journalism, Billings is afantastic place to live, work and lead.
Whyjoin Lee?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic,interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offeran extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Ourbenefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-termdisability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. Inaddition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We alsooffer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life andwork. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news andinformation and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily andweekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 marketsacross 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely localnews and information to the communities we serve.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating aninclusive environment for all employees.
For more information about Lee, check us out atwww.lee.net.
As our Executive Editor, you'll set the tone for ourcoverage — from quick turn breaking news and ambitious enterprise reporting todata-driven pieces and features that reflect the Billings and wider EasternMontana community and get people talking. You'll guide daily story planning,shape long-term strategies, edit and coach reporters and streamline workflows.
You should thrive in a busy newsroom, enjoy mentoring journalists, and beexcited about evolving how local news is delivered. We are a digital-forward, multimedia driven group. You'llhelp make sure our online presence is fast, sharp, and indispensable, whichincludes managing important items like email newsletters and social mediaaccounts.
This is a big job in one of Lee Enterprises' biggestnewsrooms. The Gazette plays an integral role in civic life across EasternMontana, and we're seeking a leader who believes deeply in the power of localjournalism. You'll help drive coverage that holds institutions accountable andbuilds trust across the region's communities. Your leadership will directlyinfluence how Montanans understand their city, their government, and oneanother. The Gazette's local reporters and photographers already embrace that mission- it's vital that you do as well.
Why Billings?
Billings is Montana's largest city, known for itsfriendly vibe and endless places to explore. Hike the stunning Rimrocks, floatthe Yellowstone River, sample local breweries, catch live music downtown, ortake weekend trips to places like Red Lodge, the Beartooth Mountains orYellowstone National Park.
With a growing arts scene, year-round outdoor adventures,and a community that genuinely cares about local journalism, Billings is afantastic place to live, work and lead.
Whyjoin Lee?
Lee Enterprises offers competitive wages in a dynamic,interesting work environment with career growth opportunities. We offeran extensive benefit program that can be personalized to your needs. Ourbenefit program includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-termdisability, company provided life insurance and supplemental life insurance. Inaddition, we offer a 401K retirement plan with company match. We alsooffer generous paid time off to allow flexibility to balance personal life andwork. This includes paid parental leave for new parents.
Lee Enterprises is a leading provider of local news andinformation and a major subscription and advertising platform, with daily andweekly newspapers and rapidly expanding digital products serving 114 marketsacross 25 states. Our core commitment is to provide valuable, intensely localnews and information to the communities we serve.
Lee Enterprises is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer. We respect and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating aninclusive environment for all employees.
For more information about Lee, check us out atwww.lee.net.