Newspapers of New England is hiring : Editor- Local News in Peterborough

Do work that matters—every day

The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript is hiring a motivated, community-minded Editor to help lead our award-winning newsroom serving the beautiful Monadnock region of New Hampshire. You’ll guide daily coverage, elevate enterprise reporting, and collaborate with a small, talented team using modern print and digital tools. We publish twice weekly in print and update our website throughout the week.

What you’ll do

• Shape coverage : Plan and edit daily stories; set priorities and keep the content calendar on track.
• Elevate reporting : Coach reporters, polish copy, sharpen headlines, and uphold standards for accuracy, fairness, and clarity.
• Own key moments : Lead in-depth packages on elections, town meeting season, schools, business, and community issues.
• Drive digital : Post to web, write alerts, and collaborate on infographics, photo galleries, and simple interactives.
• Reporting : Jump on breaking news and produce weekly news / feature bylines.

What makes you a great fit

Why the Ledger-Transcript

To apply : Email your résumé, a brief cover letter, and 4–6 clips to Publisher Heather McKernan at hmckernan@ledgertranscript.com .

We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Salary / Compensation : $45,000 - $50,000 per year

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