Contract Project Manager

Always Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LNP Media Group seeks a seasoned project manager to coordinate multiple initiatives across a community-focused newsroom environment in a hybrid office setting. The role emphasizes tracking, RACI governance, and timely reporting to leadership.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in related roles, strong communication skills, and comfort with AI tools, data, and SaaS basics. You will collaborate across teams and ensure projects meet deadlines while maintaining accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a related role.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Comfort with AI tools, data, and performance metrics; willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and publish tracking of multiple projects.
• Maintain RACI on all projects.
• Hold team members accountable for commitments and deadlines.
• Report weekly to management on status.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

5+ years experience

Communication skills

Reading & interpretation

De-escalation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Data metrics

SaaS basics

Job description

Description

Our Team: At LNP Media Group, our work is rooted in service to our community. As a nonprofit media organization, we are dedicated to delivering trusted journalism, meaningful storytelling, and essential information that helps our community stay informed, engaged, and connected. Our mission-driven approach ensures that our reporting and services strengthen civic life and support the long-term vitality of Lancaster County.

We believe great work happens when talented people feel supported, respected, and empowered. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, curiosity, and innovation. We encourage employees to bring their ideas, perspectives, and passion to the table as we continue to evolve in a rapidly changing media landscape.

At LNP Media Group, every role contributes to our shared purpose – to serve the community through impactful journalism and responsible stewardship of a trusted local institution.

Summary: LNP is in a season of change, with an office move impending; multiple vendors changing; and many new initiatives. We seek a seasoned, flexible project manager to work closely with team members at all levels to track and move along myriad projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and publish tracking of multiple projects
• Maintain RACI on all projects
• Hold team members accountable for commitments and deadlines
• Report weekly to management on status
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: 5+ years in a related role.
• Communication Skills: Ability to read and interpret instructions, policies, and procedures, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees and stakeholders. Effective communication, negotiation, and de-escalation skills are required.
• Technical/System Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Comfort working with AI tools, data, and performance metrics. Readiness to learn new systems. Basic knowledge of SaaS.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment as needed to perform job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
• Work Environment: Professional hybrid environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Notice

LNP Media Group is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and

dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,

pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran

status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

LNP Media Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities

throughout the application process and during employment. Individuals who require accommodation should notify

Human Resources.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to

be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. Duties and responsibilities may change based

on organizational needs.

Employment with LNP Media Group is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the organization