Julie Anderson, editor-in-chief of Sun Sentinel Media Group and Orlando Sentinel Media Group who expanded digital and statewide news coverage to thousands of readers in South and Central Florida, retires Tuesday. announced.
Her retirement, scheduled for December, will end a career with Tribune Publishing that spanned more than 30 years.
Anderson announced his decision in separate meetings with staff from both papers. At the meeting, she was praised as a leader who demonstrated integrity, empathy, and a thorough understanding of the challenges facing news media in a divided society.
“I’ve had a long and fulfilling career, and as I said in the newsroom today, this last job as editor-in-chief of the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel was the most rewarding,” she said. said in a statement. “My newsroom continues to inspire me with its dedication to local journalism.
“But I’m ready to retire, unwind, and start contributing to the community in different ways…at a more relaxed pace,” she added.
Anderson earned undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Central Florida and began her career at Tribune Publishing in 1990. She has held a number of senior management positions, primarily in digital media. Prior to becoming editor-in-chief, he served as vice president of digital at both media companies in Florida.
“Julie has done a great job at Tribune Publishing for 34 years, including long stints in Orlando and South Florida, and we wish her a happy retirement,” said Greg Mazanec, regional publisher for both papers. said.
“We have strong local leadership in both our South Florida and Orlando newsrooms, and we will immediately begin discussions about the best way forward,” he added.
Sun Sentinel Pulitzer Prize
Shortly before Mr. Anderson took over as editor-in-chief of the Sun Sentinel in 2018, the newspaper began covering the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, and the Pulitzer staff member It was a 10-month effort that led to the award. public. The award, one of the most respected in journalism, recognized the paper’s efforts to uncover the story of how 17 people were murdered at what is considered the safest school in Florida.
The coverage included dozens of articles and led to major changes in law enforcement and school safety, leading to legislation that would hold schools more accountable for crimes that occur on campus.
Before the end of the year, Anderson took on more responsibilities, adding an editorial position at the Orlando Sentinel to her portfolio.
This mission from Tribune Publishing aims to expand digital access to news and featured content for our thousands of subscribers. To serve both papers, she implemented a statewide reporting strategy and increased coverage of politics, the environment, and public health.
It’s a strategy that continues today.
