Overview

The Plymouth Independent, a growing non-profit newsroom in one of the country’s oldest towns, is seeking a reporter to add depth and a fresh edge to our newsroom of award-winning veteran newspaper and broadcast refugees. We’d love to find an enterprising journalist with a nose for news and a love for newspapers who wants to learn from a top-flight group of award-winning journalists with a combined 150 years of experience – including a former foreign correspondent, a former Boston Globe business editor, a former Spotlight member, and an investigative editor from Chicago. We are a community, online newsroom covering a wide range of issues impacting Plymouth, with a focus on accountability journalism. One of our goals is to expand coverage to include the schools and education bureaucracy, but the right candidate would not be limited to this role. We’d also like a little help with our social media presence, and our video skills – two things we hope this candidate could provide. The Independent is a fun place to work with a seasoned staff and board we encourage you to check out before applying.

Location & Timing

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Plymouth, MA with a start date of August 2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the editor to conceive, plan, and execute high-impact stories.
  • Cultivate sources in diverse communities and among reluctant or vulnerable individuals.
  • Juggle short-term and long-term projects effectively.
  • Maintain the highest journalistic standards, including legal and ethical considerations.

Qualifications

  • A track record of producing impactful journalism, and a willingness to learn.
  • Skill in navigating bureaucratic systems, crafting FOIAs, and sourcing.
  • Strong storytelling abilities and familiarity with multimedia elements.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent source-building and interviewing skills.
  • Bonus: Proficiency in data analysis, visual presentation of data, and multimedia reporting (audio, video, photography).

Personal Characteristics

  • Committed to the journalism principles of fairness and impartiality.
  • Open to continuous learning and experimentation.
  • Must have well-honed instincts for assessing story leads and overcoming reporting obstacles.

Compensation

Salary range of $55,000-$65,000, depending on experience. Company sponsored health insurance, sick time, vacation, matching retirement account.

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and work samples to careers@plymouthindependent.org.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team.