National Wildfire Tracking Team · 12 hours ago
Editor in Chief
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveThe National Wildfire Tracking Team (NWTT) is expanding its newsroom to provide real-time reporting on wildfires and severe weather. The Editor-in-Chief/Newsroom Director will lead the development and management of the newsroom, focusing on building systems and workflows for accurate reporting during emergencies.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Build & Lead the Newsroom: Recruit, train, and manage a team of reporters, correspondents, and volunteer staff
Editorial Oversight: Set standards for accuracy, verification, and reporting style; approve content before publication
Operations Management: Develop real-time reporting workflows, communication protocols, and monitoring systems for active wildfire and weather events
Strategy & Growth: Expand the newsroom’s reach and capabilities, including multi-platform reporting (web, social media, live streams)
Collaboration: Work closely with NWTT technology, mapping, and field operations teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting
Crisis Leadership: Provide guidance during major wildfire events or other disasters, maintaining calm, accurate reporting under pressure
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in newsroom leadership, editorial management, or crisis reporting
Strong understanding of wildfire and severe weather reporting preferred
Experience building teams, workflows, and operational systems from scratch
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
Ability to work under high-pressure, time-sensitive situations
Volunteer-friendly mindset with a passion for public safety and community service
Preferred
Strong understanding of wildfire and severe weather reporting preferred
Benefits
Leadership experience in a high-impact, national-level operation.
Opportunity to shape and grow a new, innovative newsroom from the ground up.
Networking with experts in wildfire tracking, disaster response, and journalism.
Recognition for contributions in NWTT reports and platforms.
Company
National Wildfire Tracking Team
Providing accurate and timely wildfire information across the USA, with a primary focus on California.
Founded in 2025
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase