Communications Contractor (Hybrid) - Local News & Grants

The Lenfest Institute for Journalism Yossi Lichterman 100 S Independence Mall W Philadelphia PennsylvaniaUnited States 19106 Web : http://www.lenfestinstitute.org Company Profile Send Private Message Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Postal Code: 19106 Job Category: Online | New Media Employment Type: Freelance Salary: 45-55 USD per hour Posted: 03.19.2026 Job Description The Lenfest Institute for Journalism is hiring acreativeand independently driven CommunicationsContractorto help advance our mission of building durable, independent local news organizations to serve the public interest. The Institute is seeking someone toassistwith day-to-day communications activities, including coordinating grant announcements, managing press relationships, and supporting social media and newsletter production. Key responsibilities include: Draft press releases and other communications, including blog posts, newsletters, and social media posts. Coordinate announcements with program teams, Institute leadership, and external funders to ensure appropriatesign-offsandassistwith promotion. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support program teams and communication initiatives, ensuring all publications are consistent with the Institute’s messaging framework, align with Institute style, and areaccurateand clear. Assistwith digital production on the Institute website, newsletters, and social media. Support andfacilitateevent sponsorships and other Institute branding opportunities. Create marketing and fundraising materials, such as slide decks andone-sheets, as needed. Job Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree 3+ years of communications or journalism experience Familiarity with local journalism and/or nonprofit communications, preferred. Strong writing and editing skills Curious, self-directed, and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomyon multiple projects or assignments simultaneously Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) Collaborative and able to work with team members with different skill sets and backgrounds. Commitment to diversity and inclusion Helpful, but notrequired: Familiar with Philadelphia’s local news ecosystem Experience with graphic design tools and video editing Contract length: Six months, with the possibility of an extension Location:Our staff currently works on a hybrid schedule with staff working in the office once per week on Wednesdays. We will prioritize candidatesfrom the greater Philadelphia region but will also consider remote candidates. Hours: 40 hours/month Compensation: $45-$55/hour About The Lenfest Institute for Journalism: The Lenfest Institute for Journalism exists to help local news organizations build durable, independent businesses that serve the public interest. Our work takes three forms: 1. We Unlock Capital. We galvanize philanthropic investment, develop diversified revenue models, andidentifynew forms of monetization. 2. We Spur Innovation. We harness technology and consumer insight to make local news more accessible, valuable, and profitable. We help local news providers develop, test, launch, and measure the impact of new products and services. 3. We Take it to Scale. We forge powerful alliances and openly share what works — and whatdoesn’t— to fuel growth across the entire local news ecosystem. How to apply: https://lenfestinstitute.bamboohr.com/careers/25 Please include: A brief note explaining your interest in the role #J-18808-Ljbffr