Washington State Program Manager - Local News Impact

Report for America; Washington; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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, the partnership behind Report for America, seeks a Program Manager for Washington State. You will lead a statewide initiative to place local reporters, work with universities, funders, and newsroom leaders, and ensure a high-quality reporter and newsroom experience across roughly 50 relationships.

You will mentor reporters, guide editors on beats and development, and coordinate with regional heads to expand impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor reporters and editors.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders (newsrooms, universities, funders).
• Comfort with data and reporting tools to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale Report for Washington in partnership with WSU Murrow College and other partners.
• Recruit and prepare Washington newsrooms to host reporters as the program grows.
• Foster community among Washington newsrooms and reporters for peer learning.
• Collaborate with Development to engage with the program advisory board.
• Own reporter experience and ensure high-quality journalism across your portfolio.
• Interview reporters and newsroom applicants; lead selection and matching; advise editors on beats and growth.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Mentoring reporters

Relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Report Local, the partnership behind Report for America, seeks a Program Manager for Washington State. You will lead a statewide initiative to place local reporters, work with universities, funders, and newsroom leaders, and ensure a high-quality reporter and newsroom experience across roughly 50 relationships.

You will mentor reporters, guide editors on beats and development, and coordinate with regional heads to expand impact.