Join Courier Newsroom - an organization that drives journalism and empowers communities.
At Courier Newsroom , we’re reinventing local media to inform and empower communities through impactful reporting. Our mission is rooted in civic engagement and equity—and we’re growing fast.
We are presently looking for a State Organizing Coordinator, North Carolina and Georgia. This person will drive impact for Cardinal & Pine and Courier Georgia by serving as a key point of contact for external affairs, producing impact-oriented content, and providing operational support to their newsrooms’ journalists, analyzing and sharing editorial data.
Reporting to the Director of Product Growth and Partnerships, this role involves executing the coalition of weekly reporting and systems that help the state teams operate efficiently and set newsletter and social strategy teams up for success. They will leverage content to build community and steward strategic in-state partnerships that support content, distribution, membership programs, events, and potential product monetization.
COURIER Newsroom is committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and lived experiences . We strongly encourage women, people of color, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ candidates, and those from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to break down barriers and ensure every team member feels seen, heard, and supported.
Responsibilities
Produce web and social media content with an emphasis on mission-aligned action opportunities for our audiences
Develop the state partnership strategy to identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with mission-aligned organizations, businesses, community groups, and political stakeholders to increase growth and engagement of state newsroom brand and products
Serve as a bridge builder and connector between products and the communities they are seeking to serve through relationship development + strategic opportunities for collaboration, ambassador-building, events and monetization
Maintain external relationships for the good of state products + talent development
Provide support for + create opportunities for reporters to interact with their audiences through virtual and IRL events
Ensure cohesive reports at the state level so management can see state level success across the state-level departments (political, community, social, etc.)
Be a flexible team player for special project needs and cross-functional success across their states + HQ needs
Manage interns as needed
The ideal candidate will have some of the following:
A deep understanding of Georgia and/or North Carolina culture + political ecosystem
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to grow networks from cold call to strong working relationships
Comfort in public speaking roles and grassroots event interactions
Strong communication skills
An understanding of event logistics and planning
Ability to work cross-functionally
Experience building relationships that can help provide key political, cultural, and audience-focused insights
Comfort with basic project management software, Google Drive, and Canva
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and comfort in a fast-paced start-up culture
Motivation to test and learn professionally
Organizational skills and ability to use project management programs and build clear and concise reporting
Experience with basic content analytics, such as Google Analytics or social media performance
Courier Newsroom offers the following benefits :
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays a year
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full suite of health benefits
$500 home office reimbursement
401k
Flexible working arrangements
Courier Newsroom is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, those with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly urged to apply. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical conditions.
