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The Concord Independent Foundation, Inc. Editor in Chief in Concord, MA [1]

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Date: 2022-07

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF for The Concord Bridge

www.theconcordbridge.org

If you are passionate about independent news, with the entrepreneurial drive to launch a community newspaper, we would like to talk with you!

In Concord, Massachusetts, as in other communities across the country, we have seen local news wither away, lost to conglomerates and hedge funds. Nothing is more important in a democracy than a free press, just as nothing is more important in communities like Concord than an informed citizenry. Our town is further distinguished by its unique role in the literary, social, and political history of America.

The Concord Bridge was formed to bring back to our community a non-profit, independent news source, across both platforms – print and digital. Substantial funds have been raised to support start-up operations, and the launch is planned for Fall 2022. We are seeking an enthusiastic Editor-in-Chief who sees the same need in our country and is dedicated to restoring impartial, in-depth, thoughtful news to our historic town.

Start Date: August 2022

Reports to: Board of Directors

Compensation: TBD, based on experience

Location: Concord, Massachusetts

Population: 18,500

Distribution: Weekly print and digital platforms. Weekly print newspaper will be delivered free-of-charge to 8700 Concord households and businesses

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES





We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief to oversee the start-up and weekly publishing operations of a non-profit, independent, single community newspaper, with both print and digital platforms.

Responsibilities :

Create content strategies and oversee their implementation across both print and digital arms

Develop relationships in the community, building trusted partnerships

Oversee staff, including an existing team of part-time editors and writers; a webmaster; and bookkeeper

Manage the budget, operations, and business activities of the newspaper

Oversee all advertising initiatives and sales representatives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.A degree in relevant field and at least 5 years of progressive experience working in newsrooms and for news organizations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A keen understanding of the needs of a community for impartial, in-depth coverage of local issues

Demonstrated experience in a news medium, preferably newspaper publishing

Experienced in digital news sites and social media

Ability to manage a budget and juggle multiple deadlines and projects

Desire to connect and develop strong working relationships with the local community

HOW TO APPLY

Send inquiries and/or application, including letter of interest and resume, to [email protected]

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