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REPORTS TO: Director of Government Affairs and Partnerships
COMPENSATION: $70,000 - $80,000
The crisis in local news poses a severe threat to democracy and the health of communities.
Rebuild Local News believes that in addition to improved business models and increased philanthropy, public policy plays a crucial role.
Rebuild Local News develops public policies to strengthen local news – and then works on the state and national level to pass effective legislation.
Our pathbreaking set of policy initiatives, which we advocate for alongside partners, has helped advance effective, First Amendment-friendly legislation in California,Connecticut, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Utah, and Washington.
Together, these states have established programs directing more than $316.2 million to local newsrooms.
We are working in another dozen states.
Rebuild Local News also runs the Rebuild Local News Coalition, which unites newsrooms, labor unions, and civic organizations committed to revitalizing local journalism.
Collectively, the groups in the Coalition represent over 3,000 newsrooms and thousands of journalists, working together to safeguard the future of local news.
We focus on public policies that are nonpartisan, platform agnostic, future-friendly and content neutral.
We are seeking a skilled organizer and communicator with exceptional project management and planning skills to oversee the operations and expansion of the Rebuild Local News Coalition, a national coalition representing over 3,000 newsrooms and thousands of journalists.
The coalition is a crucial part of Rebuild Local News because it ensures our policy proposals are grounded in the real-world needs and views of a diverse community of journalism practitioners.
In addition, the Coordinator will provide support to the Government Affairs & Partnerships team to help develop state-based coalitions consisting of stakeholders in the national coalition.
This role reports to the Director of Government Relations and Partnerships and will work closely with other members of the team to advance these priorities.
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To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references via our hiring portal here.
Please provide all requested information to be considered.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Rebuild Local News’ benefits package includes generous time off, employer-paid medical, vision, and dental insurance plan options, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution.
Employees are also offered voluntary enrollment in a full suite of other health coverage options, including disability insurance, life insurance, Health FSA / Dependent Care FSA, and more.
Rebuild Local News values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that a variety of backgrounds and experiences strengthens our ability to create positive change.
We are committed to fostering a supportive environment.
Rebuild Local News is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
Rebuild Local News believes in fair, transparent, and equitable compensation.
Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.
Advocates for public policies to support local journalism.
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Mid Level
Remote
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