Careers

We’re passionate about journalism, civic engagement, and how local news plays a unique role in shaping our democracy.

We’re an entrepreneurial, remote team working to reshape the future of local news in our country. 

Open roles at the American Journalism Project

Open roles in our portfolio

Benefits


Our roles

Explore open positions at the American Journalism Project and see how we’re helping build a stronger future for local news.

No open roles

Working at AJP

In 2023, the American Journalism Project was recognized by Fast Company as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

We’re a fully-remote, entrepreneurial team driven by the belief that strong local news helps build stronger communities.

Interested in a career in nonprofit local news?

If you don’t see your dream role listed here, we’d still love to hear from you — whether you’re interested in working with the American Journalism Project or at one of our portfolio newsrooms. Our portfolio is often looking for talented journalists, editors and operators to join their teams. If you’re excited about strengthening local journalism as a public good, share your information with us. We’ll reach out if a role opens up that could be a great fit.

You can also learn more about working in the field by watching a recording of our March 2026 webinar below.

Portfolio opportunities

Check out job opportunities in our portfolio newsrooms.

Block Club Chicago (Chicago, IL)


CalMatters (California Area)


CalMatters (California Area)


Charlottesville Tomorrow (Charlottesville, VA)


The City Reporter (New York City, NY)


The City Reporter (New York City, NY)


Cityside (Oakland, CA)


Civic News Company (Remote)


Civic News Company (Remote)


Civic News Company (Remote)


The Connecticut Mirror (Hartford, CT)


The Connecticut Mirror (Hartford, CT)


Deep South Today (News Orleans, LA or Jackson, MS)


Deep South Today (Remote)


Deep South Today (Remote)


Deep South Today (Arkansas Area)


Deep South Today (Louisiana or Mississippi Area)


Deep South Today (Mississippi Area)


Deep South Today (Mississippi Area)


Deep South Today (New Orleans, LA)


Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, TX)


Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, TX)


Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, TX)


Free Press Indiana (Indianapolis, IN)


Louisville Public Media (Louisville, KY)


The Maine Monitor (Maine Area)


The Maine Monitor (Maine Area)


The Maine Monitor (Maine Area)



The Marshall Project (Remote)


Mission Local (San Francisco, CA)


Montana Free Press (Helena, MT)


Mountain State Spotlight (West Virginia Area)


Mountain State Spotlight (West Virginia Area)



NC Local (Remote)


NC Local (Remote)


New York Focus (New York Area)


Open Campus (Remote)


The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, UT)


The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, UT)


Spotlight Delaware (Delaware Area)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


Texas Public Radio (San Antonio, TX)


The Tulsa Flyer (Tulsa, OK)


The Tulsa Flyer (Tulsa, OK)


VTDigger (Montpelier, VT)


Our benefits

Our compensation and benefits are competitive in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Salaries

Affordable health care options

Vacation and holidays

Personal leave

Paid parental leave

Saving for retirement

Remote work environment

Professional development

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