Work With Us - American Journalism Project

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.

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

Audience & Product Strategy Lead

The American Journalism Project is seeking an Audience & Product Strategy Lead to join its startup studio to guide, shape, and ensure the successful creation of new local newsrooms around the country, to advise and equip newsrooms in catalyzing excitement and support for local news.
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Director, Market Research & Strategy

The American Journalism Project is seeking a Director, Market Research & Strategy to help lead large-scale local news market assessments that consistently lead to some of the largest investments into nonprofit local news in the country.
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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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