Alamance County Community Engagement Editor

Overview

NC Local is developing a news initiative for Alamance County, a diverse and growing county in the central Piedmont region of North Carolina. NC Local is a statewide newsroom that operates as a hub of development for new initiatives, journalism and services that shed light on issues shaping North Carolina. NC Local works with a diverse network of news, information and community organizations to maximize reach meet community needs for more journalism, actionable information and community connection. We operate as a community connector that takes new approaches to meeting the evolving information needs of our communities.

Our Alamance County project aims to fill needs expressed during extensive community listening from a diverse group of Alamance residents. NC Local will operate a local Alamance newsroom, guiding the development of a new newsletter, community engagement opportunities and partnerships with local institutions. We’re seeking a lead to work with our core NC Local hub team to guide local reporting and engagement efforts for Alamance County.

Position Summary:

The Alamance County Community Engagement Editor will work with NC Local to develop a newsletter product and brand focused on Alamance County news. This role will shape the tone, content strategy and audience development for the newsletter and other platforms. The editor will serve as the primary writer and will also assign, coordinate and edit content from contributing writers, student journalists and community partners. As the Alamance news team grows, this position will play a key role in editing and growing the content strategy and reach of the newsletter, an associated website and social channels.

The editor also will be instrumental in convening community members to learn about their information needs, develop strong relationships with the community, promote and market the newsletter and grow readership among the community. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead news and information production for Alamance County. 
• Launch and lead the reporting, writing and curation for a newsletter
• Test, iterate and refine the content strategy for the newsletter
• Collaborate with contributing writers, student journalists and other partners
• Edit partners’ reporting and work as needed
• Contribute to NC Local’s core product through reporting, community engagement events and other opportunities
• Listen to and convene the community. 
• Bring communities together for ongoing community listening, engagement opportunities and events with assistance from the NC Local hub team
• Conduct digital and offline surveys to gather ongoing community input and feedback
• Grow the product’s impact on Alamance residents. 
• Promote and grow readership lists for the newsletter 
• Serve as the face and ambassador for the Alamance product
• Track analytics for newsletter and devise growth plans

Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate experience in reporting, writing and community engagement skills, though we do not expect the same level of strength across all categories.

The strongest candidates will have skills and experience in the following core areas:

• Community or audience engagement
• Newsletter writing, editing or product skills
• Local news reporting experience, including editing 
• An engaging, personable writing voice

You’ll stand out if you have experience in any of the following areas:

• Collaboration and partnership with news and non-news organizations
• Producing social media content
• Working Spanish proficiency
• Curiosity, generosity and coachability
• A willingness to take an experimental and innovative approach to journalism and community engagement

Compensation and Benefits:

NC Local offers competitive salaries and benefits that focus on the well-being of its employees. This role’s salary range begins at $68,000, with compensation dependent on experience and skills. NC Local offers generous health, dental and vision insurance, as well as other benefits, including paid holidays, vacation and personal time off.

NC Local is a remote-first organization, and the editor may work anywhere in Alamance County. 

To Apply:

Submit a resume along with a letter of interest as your cover letter and tell us why you're interested in this role and how your experience matches our needs. Priority deadline for applications is Aug. 30.