We have a big job opening for an online editorial director down here in South Florida. With some of the things we already have in the works, this is going to be a very exciting job. Believe me. Here’s the listing at JournalismJobs.com:

Online Editorial Director: PalmBeachPost.com is seeking an innovative thinker and manager to oversee a growing online staff in a competitive, metropolitan market. The Online Editorial Director will be involved in the strategic planning of initiatives ranging from channel redesigns to new products that will expand our audience. Other responsibilities include:

• Directing online news coverage of major events such as hurricanes.
• Overseeing development and execution of new content.
• Assisting with ongoing convergence efforts of the newsroom, including multimedia and site production training for reporters and editors.
• Conceiving ways to engage users to share content on our site.
• Understanding industry trends and issues, including alternate-delivery methods (e-mail, mobile, text messaging, downloadable audio/video, etc.).
• Working with vendors who may supply creative, statistical or content support.
• Having strong knowledge of common Web production tools (HTML, XML, CSS, content management system, site metrics/traffic-analysis reports) and familiarity with Flash, video, audio, databases, mobile efforts, e-mail delivery systems and SEO.

The Online Editorial Director must have a minimum of five years’ experience in a newsroom, digital media or Web site operation and at least three years managing a team. Contact:

Tim Burke
Deputy Managing Editor
The Palm Beach Post
2751 S. Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
tim_burke@pbpost.com
561-820-4480.