Editor

Monadnock Ledger-Transcript

Peterborough, New Hampshire

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Date Posted September 29, 2025
Industry Newspapers, Digital Media
Specialty Not Specified
Job Status Full-time
Salary $45,000–$50,000, plus competitive benefits

Description:

Editor (Local News)  

Do work that matters—every day 
The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript is hiring a motivated, community-minded Editor to help lead our award-winning newsroom serving the beautiful Monadnock region of New Hampshire. You’ll guide daily coverage, elevate enterprise reporting and collaborate with a small, talented team using modern print and digital tools. We publish twice weekly in print and update our website throughout the week. 

What you’ll do 

  • Shape coverage: Plan and edit daily stories; set priorities and keep the content calendar on track. 

  • Elevate reporting: Coach reporters, polish copy, sharpen headlines, and uphold standards for accuracy, fairness and clarity. 

  • Own key moments: Lead in-depth packages on elections, town meeting season, schools, business and community issues. 

  • Drive digital: Post to web, write alerts and collaborate on infographics, photo galleries and simple interactives. 

  • Reporting: Jump on breaking news and produce weekly news/feature bylines. 

What makes you a great fit 

  • Strong news judgment and line-editing chops; comfort working fast without losing precision. 

  • Organized, calm under deadline and curious about how local decisions affect people’s lives. 

  • Editor-level experience in a newsroom. (Reporters ready to step up are also encouraged to apply.) 

  • Familiarity with CMS workflows, WordPress, basic analytics and AP style. 

Why the Ledger-Transcript 

  • Recently named Best Newspaper in New Hampshire, with a long tradition of award-winning local journalism (NHPA & NENPA). 

  • Part of Newspapers of New England, the region’s largest family-owned newspaper group—stable ownership, collaborative peers and room to grow. 

  • Salary: $45,000–$50,000, plus competitive benefits. 

  • Live and work in one of New England’s most scenic areas with vibrant arts, outdoor recreation, and welcoming towns. 

To apply: Email your résumé, a brief cover letter and four to six clips to Publisher Heather McKernan at hmckernan@ledgertranscript.com. 

 
We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. 

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