Lead Editor, Local News & Community Trust (Remote)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within designated Illinois

Job summary

Village Media Ltd. is seeking five visionary Editors to lead our Illinois communities, shaping daily coverage and reflecting the local narrative. You will guide reporters, manage the newsroom, and champion trust and accuracy in a dynamic digital environment.

This leadership role emphasizes independence, a nose for news, strong digital publishing skills, and a commitment to empowering local journalism with community insights and CARES initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a newsroom and shaping editorial strategy.
• Commitment to independent, nonpartisan local journalism.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing and audience analytics.

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial direction to reporters and manage coverage across communities.
• Uphold accuracy, verification, and nonpartisan reporting standards.
• Shape coverage strategy using digital metrics and community feedback.
• Partner with Community Coordinator on CARES initiatives and Community Conversations.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Editorial strategy

Mentoring reporters

Digital publishing

Audience analytics

Tools

Editorial platforms

Analytics tools

Job description

Village Media Ltd. is seeking five visionary Editors to lead our Illinois communities, shaping daily coverage and reflecting the local narrative. You will guide reporters, manage the newsroom, and champion trust and accuracy in a dynamic digital environment.

This leadership role emphasizes independence, a nose for news, strong digital publishing skills, and a commitment to empowering local journalism with community insights and CARES initiatives.