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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.

Product & Partnerships Lead, AI & Product Studio

The American Journalism Project is seeking a Product & Partnerships Lead to join its new AI & Product studio to drive audience-centric product thinking and to develop strategic relationships with key external platform and technology partners.
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Vice President, Growth Investments

The American Journalism Project is seeking a Vice President, Growth Investments to join our Growth Investments team to steward our relationships with the nonprofit news organizations in which AJP is investing growth capital while building their capacity and ability to grow their revenue and impact.
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Vice President, Local Partnerships

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.
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General job inquiry

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.
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Director of Operations and HR, City Bureau (Chicago, IL)
Documenters Network Civic Developer, City Bureau (Chicago, IL)
Executive Director, City Bureau (Chicago, IL)
Director of Development, Cityside (Bay Area, CA preferred)
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Director of Annual Giving, CT Mirror (Hartford, CT)
Manager of Events and Live Journalism, CT Mirror (Hartford, CT)
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Education Reporter, Forth Worth Report (Fort Worth, Texas)
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Executive Director, inewsource (San Diego, CA)
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Audience Engagement Specialist, San José Spotlight (San José, CA)
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