Jobs

Boulder Reporting Lab is currently hiring for the positions listed below. We’re also always glad to hear from talented journalists, writers, photographers and others interested in contributing to our work.

For freelance opportunities or to pitch a story, contact Stacy Feldman, publisher, at stacy@boulderreportinglab.org, or John Herrick, senior reporter, at john@boulderreportinglab.org

Managing Editor

Boulder County, Colorado | Full-time

About Boulder Reporting Lab

Boulder Reporting Lab is Boulder County’s nonprofit newsroom, dedicated to producing high-impact, public-service journalism that helps residents understand their community and participate in it.

Since 2022, BRL has grown into one of the region’s most widely read local news organizations, reaching tens of thousands of readers through our website and newsletters. Some 23,000 readers receive BRL Today, making it Boulder’s most widely read local news product and the primary way many residents engage with our journalism.

As BRL enters its next phase of growth, we’re hiring a Managing Editor to lead daily newsroom operations and ensure our journalism consistently reaches readers through a compelling, authoritative news report.

The Role

The Managing Editor will serve as a senior editorial leader, overseeing daily news production, story editing, coverage planning, reporter management and breaking news coverage.

This role combines the responsibilities of a traditional managing editor with leadership of BRL Today, the newsroom’s flagship daily newsletter and most important audience product. The Managing Editor will help determine what stories we cover, how we cover them and how they are presented to readers.

Working closely with the publisher, the Managing Editor will strengthen newsroom systems, deepen BRL’s accountability journalism and help guide the organization through its next stage of growth.

The ideal candidate is a strong editor, thoughtful leader and excellent news strategist who thrives in a collaborative, fast-moving local newsroom.

What You’ll Do

Lead daily news production

• Direct the newsroom’s daily editorial report and coverage planning.
• Manage the editorial calendar and oversee newsroom workflow.
• Lead story budgeting and coverage discussions.
• Ensure stories move efficiently from assignment through publication.
• Coordinate coverage across reporters, freelancers and contributors.
• Establish systems and processes that support a growing newsroom.
• Ensure deadlines are met and journalism is published on time.

Lead BRL Today and newsletter strategy

• Oversee production of BRL Today, the newsroom’s flagship newsletter and primary audience product.
• Shape the lineup, framing and presentation of each edition. Determine how the day’s reporting is prioritized, contextualized and presented to readers.
• Write and edit headlines, summaries, newsletters and explanatory copy.
• Ensure each newsletter functions as a cohesive daily report, not simply a collection of links.
• Work closely with reporters to surface the strongest angles and most important takeaways.
• Strengthen and expand BRL’s newsletter portfolio as the organization grows.
• Use audience insights and reader feedback to improve newsletter performance and engagement.

Edit and elevate journalism

• Edit stories across beats and formats.
• Strengthen reporting, structure, clarity, fairness and impact.
• Guide reporters through story development, sourcing and revisions.
• Ensure consistent editorial standards across all published work.
• Collaborate on enterprise reporting, investigations and special projects.

Lead breaking news coverage

• Direct coverage during breaking news and major local developments.
• Make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Coordinate reporting resources and publication strategy.
• Ensure readers receive timely, accurate and contextualized information across platforms.
• Develop newsroom systems for responding to fast-moving events.

Help shape the newsroom’s future

• Work closely with the publisher on editorial strategy and organizational growth.
• Identify opportunities for new coverage areas, products and partnerships.
• Contribute to audience growth and reader engagement.
• Help communicate the newsroom’s work and impact to funders and supporters.
• Strengthen BRL’s role as a leading source of local news and accountability journalism in Boulder County.

What We’re Looking For

We don’t expect one person to check every box, but strong candidates will bring many of these:

• Significant editing experience in a newsroom.
• Strong news judgment and excellent editorial instincts.
• Experience managing reporters and overseeing daily news production.
• Exceptional organizational and project-management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing skills and the ability to quickly sharpen stories and explain complex issues.
• Experience with newsletters, digital publishing or audience-focused journalism.
• A commitment to local journalism and public-service reporting.
• A collaborative leadership style and an interest in building systems for a growing newsroom.

This role could be a great fit for:

• A managing editor, city editor or deputy editor looking to lead a growing newsroom.
• An experienced editor seeking a larger leadership role with significant ownership and influence.
• A newsroom leader excited about helping build the future of local nonprofit journalism.
• Someone who enjoys both the daily rhythm of news production and the long-term work of growing a newsroom.

Location & Salary

• Based in Boulder County
• Salary range: $90,000–$105,000. Final compensation depends on experience and qualifications.

How to Apply

Send the following to Stacy Feldman, publisher, at jobs@boulderreportinglab.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

• A resume
• A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and Boulder Reporting Lab.
• Three examples of journalism you edited, reported or helped lead, along with a brief explanation of your role in each.