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.

Senior Vice President, Startup Studio

The American Journalism Project is seeking a Senior Vice President, Startup Studio, to lead our team of incubation specialists in launching ambitious, impactful, and sustainable nonprofit local news organizations around the country.


Audience Growth & Monetization Lead, Specialized Support Team

The American Journalism Project is seeking an Audience Growth & Monetization Lead to help portfolio organizations drive toward product-market fit by growing their audiences, deepening loyalty, and converting their value into sustainable reader revenue and sponsorships.


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.

The Beacon (Columbia, MO)


Block Club Chicago (Chicago, IL)


Capital B (Atlanta, GA)


Capital B (Atlanta, GA)



Cardinal News (Southwest Area, VA)


Cardinal News (Southwest Area, VA)


Cardinal News (Southwest Area, VA)


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)


The Colorado Sun (Denver, CO)


The Connecticut Mirror (Hartford, CT)


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


Deep South Today (Remote)


Editor-in-Chief, Arkansas Today

Deep South Today (Arkansas Area)


Multimedia Producer, Mississippi Today

Deep South Today (Mississippi Area)


Data Reporter, Mississippi Today

Deep South Today (Mississippi Area)


Data Reporter, Verite News

Deep South Today (New Orleans)


Managing Editor, Verite News 

Deep South Today (New Orleans)


Audience Editor, The Current

Deep South Today (Lafayette, LA)


Deep South Today (Lafayette, LA)


Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, TX)


Fort Worth Report (Fort Worth, TX)



The LA Local (Long Beach, CA)


Louisville Public Media (Louisville, KY)


Louisville Public Media (Louisville, KY)


The Marshall Project (Remote)


The Marshall Project (Remote)


The Marshall Project (Remote)


Mission Local (San Francisco, CA)


Mission Local (San Francisco, CA)


Montana Free Press (Helena, MT)


Mountain State Spotlight (West Virginia Area)


Mountain State Spotlight (West Virginia Area)


Mountain State Spotlight (West Virginia Area)


Nashville Banner (Nashville, TN)


Nebraska Journalism Trust (Nebraska Area)


New York Focus (New York City, NY)


The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, UT)


The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, UT)


Spotlight Delaware (Wilmington, DE)


Spotlight Delaware (Wilmington, DE)


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 Texas Tribune (Austin, TX)


The Texas Tribune (Texas Area)


The Texas Tribune (Texas Area)


The Tulsa Flyer (Tulsa, OK)


WFAE 90.7 (Charlotte, NC)


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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