Regional Manager for the Northeast - Remote

Overview

The Regional Manager for the Northeast is charged with helping to oversee the organization's journalists (corps members) and the media companies they work for in a region including CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, OH, RI, PA, VT, and the District of Columbia.

In Short

• Oversee journalists and media companies in the Northeast region.
• Support the growth and professional development of corps members.
• Conduct regular check-ins with employers and corps members.
• Scout potential newsrooms and partner organizations.
• Work with the Recruitment team to attract potential corps members.
• Initiate local and state partnerships on behalf of Report for America.
• Promote speaking engagements and conference participation.
• Participate in the application process for newsrooms and corps members.
• Oversee or participate in other projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience as a reporter/editor in local news.
• Genuine passion for local journalism.
• Experience in mentoring individuals.
• Excellent listening and observation skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative nonprofit environment.
• Experience in a local digital-first newsroom is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

• Be part of a mission-driven organization.
• Opportunity to shape the future of journalism.
• Work with a dynamic team.
• Engage in meaningful storytelling.
• Support the next generation of journalists.