Scott Turick
About Scott Turick
Scott Turick serves as the Planning Editor for Gannett Florida, focusing on sports within the statewide planning team. His extensive career in journalism includes roles at the Daytona Beach News-Journal and The Miami Herald, along with degrees in Journalism and English from Florida institutions.
Current Role at Gannett
Scott Turick serves as the Planning Editor for Gannett Florida, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on sports as part of the statewide planning team. His responsibilities include coordinating content strategies and ensuring effective communication between print design studios and digital production teams across Florida's newsrooms.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Prior to his current role, Turick held various editorial positions at the Daytona Beach News-Journal. He worked as Assistant Managing Editor from 2020 to 2021, Senior News Presentation Editor from 2006 to 2013, and Copy Desk Chief from 2013 to 2015. His experience spans over two decades in the journalism field, contributing to multiple aspects of news production and presentation.
Educational Background in Journalism
Turick studied Journalism at the University of South Florida from 1982 to 1983 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in English and Journalism from Florida International University from 1983 to 1985. Additionally, he obtained an Associate's Degree in Journalism from Miami Dade College from 1980 to 1982. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for a successful career in journalism.
Early Career at The Miami Herald
Scott Turick began his journalism career at The Miami Herald, where he worked as a high school sports reporter and sports copy desk assistant from 1981 to 1986. This early experience laid the foundation for his future roles in sports journalism and editorial management.
Management Experience at The Daily Iberian
From 1999 to 2004, Turick served as Managing Editor and City Editor at The Daily Iberian in New Iberia, Louisiana. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing news coverage and editorial direction, further enhancing his management skills in the field of journalism.