Editor, NC Newsline

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ); Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit news organization is seeking an experienced editor for its North Carolina newsroom. The role involves overseeing a team of journalists, editing political stories, and producing a daily newsletter. Ideal candidates should have a deep understanding of North Carolina politics and a passion for impactful journalism.

Benefits

Premium-free platinum healthcare

4 weeks of vacation

2 weeks of personal leave

20 hours of paid volunteer time

11 paid holidays

$75 monthly cell phone reimbursement

$200 cell phone replacement benefit

$75 monthly fitness benefit

401K with up to 3% match

12 weeks of parental leave

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of reporting and/or editing experience.
• Deep knowledge of North Carolina’s political history and media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and hire journalists for daily news coverage.
• Edit and write major state policy and political stories.
• Produce a daily morning newsletter.

Skills

News Judgment

Editing

Mentoring

AP Style

Job description

Job ID

72432

Job Views

129

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Postal Code

Job Category

Online | New Media

Employment Type

Full time

Salary

95000.00 USD per year

Posted

05.13.2025

Job Description

States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization, is seeking an editor for its award-winning North Carolina newsroom, NC Newsline.

We’re seeking an editor with superior news judgment who has experience reporting on and editing stories focused on state policy and politics. You’ll oversee a talented team and should enjoy working with veteran reporters as well as mentoring our next generation of journalists. You should be comfortable editing breaking news and investigative enterprise. Familiarity with North Carolina politics is a plus. (We also expect you to know AP Style.)

Based in Raleigh, just a few blocks from the state Capitol, you’ll manage a team of seven journalists dedicated to Newsline’s mission of fearless and fair reporting that sheds light on how decisions in Raleigh are made and how they affect individuals across the Tar Heel state.

You’ll also produce a daily newsletter and continue to build out the newsroom’s social media presence. You’ll work closely with your States Newsroom peers in other states to share best practices, collaborate on stories, and build relationships that help refine the newsroom’s operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and hire journalists to provide daily news coverage and enterprise reporting on major state policy and political stories
• Edit and sometimes write major state policy and political stories
• Produce a daily morning newsletter with news readers need for the day
• Work with States Newsroom’s audience staff to achieve consistent engagement across newsletters and emerging social platforms
• Develop and distribute original content to drive area news coverage
• Solicit editorial content from local contributors for a North Carolina-focused opinion section
• Participate in weekly calls, and periodic visits with National Editor(s) as well as regular meetings of all States Newsroom editors

Funding for staffing, freelancers, technology, and overhead expenses is provided. Technical, marketing, and editorial support are available from headquarters.

Compensation & Benefits

The minimum salary is $95,000, with increases based on experience. Our benefits include:

• Premium-free platinum healthcare for employees and families
• 4 weeks of vacation per year
• 2 weeks of personal leave
• 20 hours of paid volunteer time
• 11 paid holidays
• $75 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• $200 cell phone replacement benefit every two years
• $75 monthly fitness benefit
• 401K with up to 3% match
• 12 weeks of parental leave
• Full-service EAP
• Annual DeleteMe subscription

All necessary equipment will be provided. Authorization to work in the U.S. is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

About Our Culture

States Newsroom is committed to producing diverse, supportive, and impactful journalism. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and aim to reflect our communities in our staff and leadership.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of reporting and/or editing experience, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep knowledge of North Carolina’s political history and media landscape.

How To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume with three references, and links to five writing/editing samples demonstrating your vision for a hard-hitting newsroom to [e-mail]. Applications are reviewed as received.