Reporter

Date Posted	March 06, 2026
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	General Assignment
Required Education	Bachelor's Degree
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$50,000 to $55,000

Description:

Reporter – East Greenwich News, a Local Nonprofit Online Newsroom

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid/Remote with local availability

Reports to: Editor / Executive Director

Status: Exempt

About the Organization

We are a mission-driven, nonprofit local news organization providing independent, fact-based reporting that strengthens civic engagement and serves the public good in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Our work is supported by readers, local donors, grants, and community partnerships.

Please be advised that this position requires the candidate to live in Rhode Island and reside within a 30-minute commute of East Greenwich. 

What the job looks like: 

• Work closely with the editor 

• Attend and report on government meetings, with a focus on schools reporting 

• Write up the police log weekly

• Report on issues including housing, infrastructure, and new businesses

• Write feature articles on interesting people, places and events

• Build trust and cultivate sources within the East Greenwich community — with residents, government officials, town employees, and business owners

• Generate and pitch article ideas

• Take photos to accompany articles

• Shoot video content that helps to accompany and amplify reporting across social media

• Occasional help with the newsletter 

• Share content and help monitor EG News’s social media platforms

What we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a growing independent local news outlet and for advancement

• Flexibility – you will need to attend meetings and events and meet deadlines but there are no specific hours 

• Salary in the low-to-mid $50,000s, commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package that includes paid vacation time and personal holidays, insurance stipend and professional development

You’re a good fit if you have…

• Curiosity and a strong interest in reporting and writing clearly and concisely on deadline

• A commitment to journalistic ethics, as outlined here by the Society of Professional Journalists

• An eagerness to report on stories as they are happening, balanced by a steadfast commitment to accuracy in that reporting

• A love of East Greenwich and the people who live and work here.

• An ability to collaborate and work closely within our small, committed team.

• A knowledge of social media and current ways of sharing information.

• Willingness to pitch in to help with nonprofit-specific duties, including around fundraising

• Home location in or around East Greenwich, with the ability to reliably attend local happenings in the town with reasonable accommodations.

Questions for you:

• Why are you interested in working for East Greenwich News and covering a small town?

• What are two story ideas EG News could publish within the next six months?

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Our process includes a criminal background check and a social media check. 

How to apply

Email applicantsEGNews@gmail.com and include a cover letter, your resume, and links to 5-7 of your best clips. 

Please apply by March 27, 2026.