Job Description
Deputy News Editor / Reporter Location: West Lebanon, NH
Organization: Valley News / Newspapers of New England
About the role We’re looking for a rising newsroom leader — someone who is
ready to help shape the future of local journalism while still doing the work
that makes it matter. This is an important role in a newsroom that is evolving
quickly: expanding digitally, deepening its community connections, and
reimagining how local news is delivered across platforms. It’s a position for a
journalist who can edit with clarity, report with urgency and lead with
curiosity. You’ll work closely with the editors and senior leadership to guide
daily coverage, elevate storytelling and help a talented staff do their best
work — while continuing to report stories that resonate across our community.
Why this role matters At the Valley News, a daily website and six-day a week
paper, we believe local news is essential to our communities’ health, vitality
and connection — and we’re investing in its future.
- We’ve
rebuilt our digital tools and storytelling capabilities from the ground
up.
- We’re
expanding into podcasts, newsletters and new audience experiences.
- We’re
experimenting with AI — carefully, transparently and always with human
oversight.
- We’re
proud to be part of a family-owned news group that recognizes what it
takes to be a leader in local news.
This role sits at the center of it all.
What you’ll do Help lead and elevate coverage - Work
with other editors to shape daily and enterprise coverage across beats.
- Edit
stories for clarity, impact and fairness.
- Push
for ambitious, people-centered journalism that reflects our community.
Report stories that matter - Produce
your own reporting — from breaking news to deeper enterprise.
- Pursue
stories that go beyond meetings and into real lives, as our newsroom
strives to do every day.
- Experiment
with formats: narrative, audio, visual and digital-first storytelling.
Mentor and develop talent - Work
closely with early-career reporters.
- Help
guide story framing, sourcing and reporting strategy.
- Be a
steady, thoughtful presence in a fast-moving newsroom.
Drive digital growth - Think
beyond the print cycle — help lead a 24/7 digital-first workflow.
- Contribute
to newsletters, social strategy and audience engagement.
- Identify
new storytelling opportunities across platforms.
Collaborate across the organization - Work
with audience, product and business leaders in our company.
- Contribute
to special projects, elections coverage and community initiatives.
- Help
us listen better — to readers, sources and each other.
Who you are - A
journalist with 3–8 years of experience who’s ready for the next step. If
you don’t have that level of experience, that’s ok. We want to hear from
you, too, if you feel like this is the job for you.
- A
strong reporter who still wants to be in the field.
- An
emerging editor who enjoys helping others succeed.
- Curious,
collaborative and energized by change.
- Comfortable
working across print and digital platforms.
- Someone
who believes deeply in the value — and future — of local news.
What we offer - A
chance to help lead a respected, award-winning newsroom.
- Real
opportunity for growth.
- A
collaborative, ambitious staff that values new ideas.
- The
ability to shape how local journalism evolves in your community.
- A
newsroom that is actively investing in tools, training and innovation.
- Competitive
salary and benefits.
- A
great place to live. The Upper Valley — home of Dartmouth College — is a
beautiful region that stretches along the Connecticut River in New
Hampshire and Vermont. You’ll find innovative leaders, vibrant towns, a
thriving arts scene and a high quality of life.
Our philosophy We believe the best local journalism:
- Starts
with people.
- Builds
trust through accuracy and accountability.
- Reflects
the full life of a community.
- And
constantly evolves to meet readers where they are.
We’re not standing still — and this role is for someone who
doesn’t want to, either. To apply, submit a cover letter and some of your best work
to Publisher Rich Wallace at rwallace@vnews.com .
Job Tags
Full time, Local area