Remote Learning & Community Lead for Local Journalism

Report Local; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, and视

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Report Local is a national nonprofit supporting local journalism through innovative training and community building. As Manager, Learning & Community, you will design and deliver training, build a thriving corps member community, and use data to improve outcomes across the program.

The role supports editors, newsroom leaders, and partners nationwide, with opportunities for travel and collaboration. You will lead expert trainers, curate learning content, and ensure high standards for engaging,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of journalism experience.
• Experience owning a program end‑to‑end with clear goals, milestones, processes, standards, and follow‑through.
• Tech‑savvy: Canva, Zoom, Airtable; able to learn new tools quickly.
• Strong writing and editing skills for busy, professional audiences.
• Experience managing or cultivating an online community.
• Strong facilitation skills and understanding of adult learning online and in person.
• Willingness to travel ~5% for convenings.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, delivery, and quality of training, from onboarding to ongoing sessions and development.
• Build and nurture the corps member community through onboarding, newsletters, and alumni engagement.
• Measure participation and outcomes, use data to improve training and programs.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure training and coaching fit with organizational goals.

Skills

Journalism experience

End-to-end program management

Facilitation skills

Writing & editing

Online community management

Data-driven decision making

Travel willingness

Spanish (bonus)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Canva

Zoom

Airtable

Job description

Report Local is a national nonprofit supporting local journalism through innovative training and community building. As Manager, Learning & Community, you will design and deliver training, build a thriving corps member community, and use data to improve outcomes across the program.

The role supports editors, newsroom leaders, and partners nationwide, with opportunities for travel and collaboration. You will lead expert trainers, curate learning content, and ensure high standards for engaging,