Employment Opportunities
LJMN Media, publisher of The Lakeville Journal (first published in 1897) and The Millerton News (first published in 1932), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit news organization.
We seek to help readers make more informed decisions through comprehensive news coverage of communities in Northwest Connecticut and Eastern Dutchess County in New York.
We currently have the following positions open.
Executive Editor
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Executive Editor to lead our editorial team into its next phase of growth. The Executive Editor will oversee and guide all editorial operations for The Lakeville Journal and The Millerton News, ensuring that our news, arts, and lifestyle coverage upholds the highest journalistic standards and meaningfully serves our communities.
The ideal candidate has excellent editorial judgment and knows how to turn editorial vision into action. The candidate will also be open to new editorial approaches to engage existing readers and attract new ones — continuing the transformation of a historically print-focused newsroom into a more digital, platform-agnostic future.
This person demonstrates day-to-day newsroom leadership, maintaining high expectations, managing and coaching people, guiding story development, editing, and even writing for impact. The candidate will also foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment and collaborate across the organization to support objectives in community engagement, readership growth, advertising, and philanthropy. This person will also represent the newsroom externally — engaging with readers, community stakeholders, and, when appropriate, donors to build trust, reinforce transparency and protect editorial independence.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary range begins at $80,000 and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
LJMN Media offers a flexible, mission-driven work environment and a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; a 401K plan; and a hybrid work environment (must be based in the Tri-State region of Connecticut, New York and Massachusetts or willing to relocate).
How to Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience, a current resume, and 3-5 work samples to CEO/Publisher James Clark; jamesc@lakevillejournal.com.
This position will remain open until filled.
Equal Opportunity
LJMN Media is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.