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Patch.com · 15 hours ago

Local Editor

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$48K/yr - $55K/yr

Patch.com is a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 1,200 communities across the United States. They are seeking a passionate, self-driven reporter to cover community news and manage multiple local news sites, ensuring essential issues are consistently reported.

LocalNews

Responsibilities

Report and write daily stories on local government, schools, businesses, crime, and community events

Develop and manage coverage for multiple local news sites (4–7), ensuring essential issues are covered consistently

Identify and cultivate sources across your communities

Determine the most relevant and engaging stories for your audience

Monitor competitors and breaking news, delivering timely, accurate coverage

Plan and prioritize story mix, balancing breaking news, features, and enterprise reporting

Promote content through social media platforms and engage with your audience

Optimize stories for SEO to maximize audience engagement

Collaborate with fellow Patch editors in a fast-moving, remote newsroom environment

Qualification

Social media proficiencySEO understandingWriting skillsReporting skillsTeam collaborationIndependent workCuriosity about newsPassion for storytellingBachelor’s degree