Gary Community Engagement Ambassador

About Capital B News, Inc.
Capital B is a first-of-its-kind local and national nonprofit news organization reporting for Black communities across the country. We have local newsrooms in Atlanta and Gary, Ind. as well as a national newsroom. Cofounded by CEO Lauren Williams (former senior vice president and editor-in-chief of Vox) and Chief Audience Officer Akoto Ofori-Atta (former managing editor of The Trace), Capital B is looking for a skilled, highly motivated, scrappy sales professional to help us grow our earned revenue operation.

Capital B is committed to serving Black communities essential local reporting and in-depth national coverage from a fresh perspective. By filling the gaps left by mainstream news, we’re empowering our audience with civic journalism and authentic storytelling that centers Black voices and experiences.

We’re looking for a dynamic, outgoing person who knows and loves Gary. The Community Engagement Ambassador’s primary job is to deliver our monthly Capital B Gary print edition across the city, helping to design and maintain an efficient delivery route. But there’s more: You’ll represent Capital B Gary at community events, help grow our newsletter subscriber base, and build relationships that support our community-based journalism. You’ll be joining a hard-working, lively, and award-winning newsroom and organization.

This part-time role is perfect for someone who is a natural connector — someone who loves approaching and talking to their neighbors, and is eager to connect them with information they might need. If you're uncomfortable approaching and talking to strangers, this role isn’t right for you.

This position reports to the Gary editor.

Salary:

$18/hour (20 hours/month) and mileage reimbursement

Location:

Gary, Indiana;

Responsibilities

Deliver the print edition of Capital B Gary to community hubs and directly to homes across the city

Curate, refine, and regularly update delivery routes for maximum efficiency and reach

Represent Capital B Gary at events and in everyday community spaces

Help grow our email newsletter subscriber base

Build and maintain trusted relationships with community members and organizations

Assist with outreach and promotion for Capital B events

Support the community engagement editor at youth basketball events and other gatherings, including conducting fun postgame interviews with teams and young athletes

Meet in person with the Gary editor and team at our office in Miller, as needed

What You’ll Bring

A reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license

A deep connection and love for Gary

An outgoing personality and strong comfort level speaking with new people

Strong time-management and project-management skills

A self-starter attitude, as you’ll often be working independently

A belief in Capital B’s mission of serving Black communities with strong journalism and community care

Benefits
What we’ll bring:

A compassionate, supportive workplace

Federal mileage reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

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