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We’re an entrepreneurial team working to reshape the future of local news in our country. We’re passionate about journalism, civic engagement, and how local news plays a unique role in shaping our democracy. We’re a remote team helping build and grow sustainable local nonprofit news organizations all over the country.

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Explore current open roles at the American Journalism Project and jobs in our community below and learn more about how we support our team.

  • The American Journalism Project is seeking a Vice President of Portfolio Learning to join our Growth Investments team to build and scale our approach to learning across our grantee portfolio.
  • The American Journalism Project is seeking a Technology Lead with a background in software and data engineering to join its new Product & AI Studio to drive technology strategy and development. 
  • The American Journalism Project is seeking a Vice President, Local Partnerships to serve in an essential development leadership role in our organization. The role will be a critical part of some of the most exciting efforts happening in the local news field by leading the fundraising components of our local philanthropy partnerships and startup studio organizations.
  • The American Journalism Project is seeking a Communications Associate to play a central role in the implementation of a multifaceted strategic communications strategy. Our goal is to ignite the national conversation around local news, foster cohesive internal communications practices, and amplify our mission and the work of our grantee newsrooms.
  • Is your perfect role not on the list? The American Journalism Project is always looking for unique talent to be a part of our organization and the larger field of local civic news. If you are interested in joining in our work — or that of our grantees and partners — to establish and sustain local journalism as a public good, please share your information with us. We’ll be in touch if we think you’re a fit for a position that comes available.

Interested in a role in the field? Openings in our portfolio: