Remote Lead Editor — Local Community News & Strategy

Village Media; Bloomington (IL); Remote; USD 64,800 - 79,200; Full time

Job summary

Village Media is seeking high-energy Editors to drive editorial strategy across Illinois communities including Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, Peoria, and Springfield. As the lead reporter and strategist, you will manage coverage that highlights local narratives and critical stories.

This role emphasizes editorial independence, community engagement, and mentorship of reporters, requiring a commitment to factual accuracy in all reporting. Compensation is set at $72,000 USD annually with a remote working arrangement, necessitating residency within designated communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in newsroom leadership.
• Commitment to journalistic independence and fairness.
• Strong understanding of digital publishing and audience metrics.

Responsibilities

• Provide editorial direction to reporter(s) for local coverage.
• Ensure factual accuracy and nonpartisan reporting.
• Shape coverage based on community interests and feedback.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Objective storytelling

Digital publishing

Audience analytics

Mentoring journalists

Job description

Village Media is seeking high-energy Editors to drive editorial strategy across Illinois communities including Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Decatur, Peoria, and Springfield. As the lead reporter and strategist, you will manage coverage that highlights local narratives and critical stories.

This role emphasizes editorial independence, community engagement, and mentorship of reporters, requiring a commitment to factual accuracy in all reporting. Compensation is set at $72,000 USD annually with a remote working arrangement, necessitating residency within designated communities.