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

• Strong news judgment and line-editing chops; comfort working fast without losing precision.


• Organized, calm under deadline, and curious about how local decisions affect people’s lives.


• Editor-level experience in a newsroom. (Reporters ready to step up are also encouraged to apply.)


• Familiarity with CMS workflows, WordPress, basic analytics, and AP style.

Why the Ledger-Transcript

• Recently named Best Newspaper in New Hampshire, with a long tradition of award-winning local journalism (NHPA & NENPA).


• Part of Newspapers of New England, the region’s largest family-owned newspaper group—stable ownership, collaborative peers, and room to grow.


• Salary: $45,000–$50,000, plus competitive benefits.


• Live and work in one of New England’s most scenic areas with vibrant arts, outdoor recreation, and welcoming towns.

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