Local Editor

Patch.com; Connecticut; Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited discretionary time off (DTO)

10 paid holidays a year

Paid parental leave

Training and mentorship

Job summary

A local news organization in Connecticut is seeking a passionate reporter to cover community news, including local government and events. This position demands strong writing skills, independence, and proficiency in social media. The salary ranges from $48,000 to $55,000 annually, along with competitive benefits, including unlimited discretionary time off and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Passionate, self-driven individual with a calling for journalism.
• Ability to cover multiple local news sites effectively.
• Good sense of humor and high work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Report and write daily stories on local issues.
• Develop and manage coverage for local news sites.
• Promote content through social media platforms.

Skills

Strong writing and reporting skills

Able to work independently

Proficiency in social media platforms

Understanding of SEO principles

Innate curiosity about local news

Able to collaborate effectively

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

Job description

Patch is recognized as a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 1,200 communities across the United States. We are a mission-driven organization with an entrepreneurial culture that rewards creative self-starters and is committed to success.

About You

We are looking for a passionate, self-driven reporter in Connecticut to join our team! Covering community news isn't just a job for you, it's a calling. From city council to main street businesses, you believe telling people what they need to know about what's happening locally is the most important job in journalism. You work hard, move fast, follow effective routines — and you've got a great sense of humor. If this describes you, we need you at Patch!

Responsibilities:

• Report and write daily stories on local government, schools, businesses, crime, and community events.
• Develop and manage coverage for multiple local news sites (4–7), ensuring essential issues are covered consistently.
• Identify and cultivate sources across your communities.
• Determine the most relevant and engaging stories for your audience.
• Monitor competitors and breaking news, delivering timely, accurate coverage.
• Plan and prioritize story mix, balancing breaking news, features, and enterprise reporting.
• Promote content through social media platforms and engage with your audience.
• Optimize stories for SEO to maximize audience engagement.
• Collaborate with fellow Patch editors in a fast-moving, remote newsroom environment.

Most important skills to have:

• Strong writing and reporting skills
• Able to work independently
• Proficiency in social media platforms and understanding of SEO principles to promote content and maximize audience engagement
• An innate curiosity about local news and a passion for storytelling
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

Communities to cover:

Enfield, Ellington, Somers, the Granbys, Suffield, South Windsor, Windsor, Windsor Locks, East Windsor, and Oxford.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $48,000 - $55,000 USD, commensurate with talent and experience.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Ancillary benefits
• 401(k)
• Unlimited discretionary time off (DTO)
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Paid parental leave
• Annual growth and development reviews
• Training and mentorship

For consideration, please email your resume to [e-mail].

Patch serves our communities by providing trustworthy local journalism, covering the most important issues, and celebrating the people and stories that make each town unique. Patch favors talent, drive, diversity and capacity to grow over credentials and homogeneity.

Patch Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment to equality extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and general treatment.