CivicStory Editor Co-Director (PT)

CivicStory is a nonprofit news site with a mission to advance solutions-based news about ecology, civics, and restorative action in Central to Northern New Jersey. We aim to enlarge a civics space for news that empowers citizens and fosters thriving communities.

Position Overview:

The part-time Editor Co-Director raises the profile of CivicStory through excellent writing and speaking, and editorial, digital, and audience development skills. The ECD writes an explainer every two weeks, consults regularly with editorial advisors and the Development Co-Director, is self-motivated, organized and civic-spirited, and enjoys analyzing words and meanings in our diverse society.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Create brief bimonthly news updates that highlight eco-stewardship, civics learning, and creative change in the Central to Northeast Jersey regions

  • Update and curate content on CivicStory.org, SRhub.org, and/or YouTube weekly

  • Write an explainer or brief every two weeks (600-1000 words); hire freelance writers as needed

  • Supervise our Scripps-Howard Fund Fall Intern, meeting twice weekly

  • Schedule and facilitate weekly editorial advisory meetings (45 minutes)

Qualifications:

  • Passion for empowering citizens of all backgrounds

  • Excellent writing, speaking and analytical skills; strong organization and detail management

  • Three+ years’ in professional reporting, editing, and/or leading nonprofit news teams

  • Technical proficiency across multiple digital platforms including video and audio editing; Squarespace and WordPress; Google analytics; graphic design (Canva or other)

  • Social media skills; knowledge of DCM systems

Start Date: Aug. 25, 2026

90% remote; residence in Northeast New Jersey (Essex or Union County a plus); $2,600/mo; 15 hrs/week; flexible schedule; available during two weekdays/wk and some evenings. 

Reports to the board at monthly meetings.

To Apply:

  • Send a resume (1-2 pages) and short cover letter referencing CivicStory’s mission and the SRHub.org project; 2 samples of published work; contact info for 2 professional references to Publisher@CivicStory.org. Materials reviewed when received; please apply by Aug. 10.  

CivicStory is a 501 c 3 nonprofit entity and a member of both the INN Network (Institute for Nonprofit News); partner, New Jersey News Service