POMPANO BEACH, FL — Southern Boating & Yachting has appointed Emmy Award-winning writer and media executive Jessica Graves as its new Editor-in-Chief. Graves will lead the company’s editorial vision and brand strategy across print and digital platforms.
A South Florida native, Graves brings years of experience leading lifestyle, business and luxury magazines, along with a personal connection to boating and the culture surrounding it.
“Jessica is a terrific fit for our publication, bringing a fresh perspective, extensive industry research, and, most importantly, a genuine passion for boating. Her knowledge and enthusiasm will be a tremendous asset to our readers and our team,” says Skip Allen, Publisher of Southern Boating & Yachting.
Graves began her career in television news before going on to write, produce and direct for major networks on both coasts. She earned an Emmy Award while working at MTV. In 2022, she created Yacht Life TV, a luxury lifestyle channel streaming on Roku and Apple TV that explores yachting and travel.
“Southern Boating & Yachting has been part of the boating community for more than 50 years, and I have a great deal of respect for the trust it has built with its readers,” Graves said. “I’m excited to build on that history, give longtime readers even more to look forward to and introduce the magazine to new audiences who are beginning to discover everything there is to love about life on the water.”
Graves earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Florida. She lives in Fort Lauderdale with her family and their dog, Sailor, and can often be found cruising Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal.
About Southern Boating & Yachting, Inc.
Since 1972, Southern Boating & Yachting, Inc. has been enriching the lives of those passionate about boating. Each issue includes editorial content and beautiful imagery of vessels up to 120 feet, along with content about cruising destinations, marine products, electronics, projects for the do-it-yourselfer and much more. Today, its multiplatform media offerings include the print magazine, digital magazine, website, emails, social media and custom advertising solutions.
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Ian Sneed | Director of Marketing
