Editor- Local News Job at Newspapers of New England in Peterborough

Overview

The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript is hiring a motivated, community-minded Editor to help lead our award-winning newsroom serving the 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