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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.
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Vice President, Portfolio LearningThe 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.
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Vice President, Local PartnershipsThe 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 inquiryIs 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:
- Community Journalism Lab Representatives, The Beacon (Kansas City, Mo.)
- Wichita Education Reporter, The Beacon (Wichita, Kan.)
- Gary Government and Politics Reporter, Capital B (Gary, Ind.)
- Development Director (Major Gifts), Capital B (remote)
- Chief Development Officer, THE CITY (New York)
- Documenters Network Coordinator, City Bureau (Chicago)
- Editor-in-Chief, Richmondside, Cityside (Bay Area, Calif.)
- Reporter, Richmondside, Cityside (Bay Area, Calif.)
- Community Health Reporter, Mississippi Today (Jackson, Miss.)
- Newsroom Fellow, Verite (New Orleans, La.)
- Managing Editor, Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, Texas)
- Business Reporter, Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, Texas)
- Reporter, Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, Texas)
- Social Media Strategist, Free Press Indiana (Indianapolis, Ind.)
- Human Resources Coordinator, Grist (Seattle)
- Regional Reporter, Appalachia (Appalachia area)
- Assistant Director of Development, Major Gifts, Houston Landing (Houston, Texas)
- Audience Engagement Editor, Houston Landing (Houston, Texas)
- Energy Reporter, Houston Landing (Houston, Texas)
- Investigative Reporter, Houston Landing (Houston, Texas)
- Lead Editor, Houston Landing (Houston, Texas)
- Photo Editor, Houston Landing (Houston, Texas)
- President/CEO, IndiJ Public Media (remote)
- Finance Director, ICT (Phoenix, Ariz., Madison, Wis., or remote)
- Kentucky Public Radio Director of Sales, Louisville Public Media (Louisville, Kentucky)
- Audience Engagement Producer, inewsource (San Diego)
- Juvenile justice and youth reporter, MLK50 (Memphis, Tenn.)
- Public safety reporter, MLK50 (Memphis, Tenn.)
- Administrative assistant, MLK50 (Memphis, Tenn.)
- Managing editor, MLK50 (Memphis, Tenn.)
- Executive Operations Manager, Montana Free Press (Helena, Mont.)
- Data Product Developer/Reporter, Montana Free Press (Helena, Mont.)
- Police and Investigations Reporter, Montana Free Press (Helena, Mont.)
- Development Manager, Mountain State Spotlight (Charleston, WV)
- Emerging Journalist Fellowship, Mountain State Spotlight (Charleston, WV)
- Documenters Program Director, Nebraska Journalism Trust (Omaha, Neb.)
- Office Manager, Nevada Independent (Nevada)
- Higher Education Reporter, Open Campus and Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, Texas)
- Executive Director, Sahan Journal (Saint Paul, Minn.)
- Education Reporter, San José Spotlight (San José, Calif.)
- Community Journalism Director, Signal Cincinnati (Cincinnati)
- Education Reporter, Signal Akron (Akron, Ohio)
- Development Director, Spotlight Delaware (Delaware)
- Reporter, Spotlight Delaware (Delaware)
- Account Manager, WFAE (Charlotte, N.C.)
- Director of Major Giving, Wisconsin Watch (Wisconsin)
- Audio/Video Director, Wisconsin Watch (Wisconsin)
- Director of Engagement, Growth and Innovation, Wisconsin Watch (Wisconsin)
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