Do you believe that a well-informed community is a stronger community?
We are a digital media organization dedicated to strengthening communities through trusted journalism and civic engagement. We seek an Editor to launch and lead editorial coverage in your assigned region. As Editor, you will drive the editorial strategy, shaping the daily coverage that defines your community and reflecting the local narrative.
The Heart of the Newsroom
This is a leadership role for a storyteller who communicates the “big picture” while obsessing over the details. You are the lead reporter, strategist and practitioner addressing the community’s most critical stories, while also serving as a manager and mentor to your reporting team. You ensure your digital town square is the most trusted, vibrant, and essential source of local information, leading by example in the field and from the editor’s desk.
What You Will Do:
Local coverage – Provide editorial direction to your reporting team and ensure a dynamic mix of breaking news, deep-dive features and high-impact reporting that reflects the cultural and economic life of the community.
Community trust – Serve as the guardian of accurate, fair reporting. You uphold the highest standards of factual accuracy, verification, and balanced coverage, ensuring our reporting remains independent, fair, and trusted by all members of the community.
Local interests – Understand what your readers care about most and shape your coverage strategy by leveraging digital metrics and community feedback.
Community partnerships – Maintain local impact as the cornerstone of your digital presence by partnering with community coordinators to highlight local initiatives and community conversations.
The Kind of People We’re Looking For
We’re a community impact organization. Our purpose is to help communities become stronger by keeping people informed, connected, and engaged.
That means we look for people who genuinely care about the places they serve. We need teammates who are curious, collaborative, adaptable, and energized by solving problems. You’ll fit right in if you take initiative, embrace change, and are always willing to step outside your job description to help the team or the community succeed.
We value:
Humility over ego
Optimism over cynicism
Ownership over “that’s not my job”
We move quickly, support one another, and believe meaningful work comes from people who care deeply about both their colleagues and their neighbors. If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a real difference where people live, you’ll thrive here.
What You Bring to the Table:
Experience in newsroom leadership, with strong news judgment and the ability to handle sensitive local issues with fairness and impartiality.
An unwavering commitment to journalistic independence and the ethical standards of objective, fact-based storytelling, with the ability to navigate diverse viewpoints without bias.
A strong understanding of digital publishing and audience analytics.
The ability to mentor others and a passion for helping journalists grow their skills.
A willingness to immerse yourself in the unique identity, leadership and culture of your assigned community.
Compensation and Logistics
Work Arrangement: Remote work, with a requirement of residing within your assigned community. Open to applicants worldwide who are willing to relocate to the designated community.
Rate: Competitive entry-level pay, details shared upon application.
Hours: Generally 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, but as a newsroom leader, you understand that news doesn’t always follow a 9-to-5 schedule.
What to Include in Your Application:
Your Resume (2-page limit): Walk us through your professional journey, highlighting your achievements in content strategy, managing contributor or freelancer networks, editorial project management, or any work that proves you possess the drive for tight deadlines and delivery of high-impact content.
Your Story (2-page limit): Tell us who you are beyond a list of bullet points. We want to read a story you are truly proud of. In your submission, please address the following:
What makes you proud to live in your community?
Tell us about a local business or organization you love, and the story behind why they matter.
Share a meaningful moment—whether you were making a tangible impact locally, or telling the story of a community member you care about.
About Us
We are a digital media organization dedicated to strengthening local communities through trusted journalism, technology, and civic engagement. We operate a growing network of local news publications and community platforms across multiple regions.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. We are committed to providing a working environment that honors the unique backgrounds and perspectives of every team member.
Ready to get started? Submit your application below.