The Keene Sentinel is seeking a full-time visual journalist to document life in New Hampshire’s rural Monadnock Region through photography and video.

The addition of a second, full-time visual journalist is part of The Sentinel’s increased investment in visual storytelling, and they will join our existing visual journalist in continuing to boost The Sentinel’s digital presence online; on social media, including Instagram; and through digital products.

The visual journalist will help capture the people, places and events of the region in everyday life, as well as breaking news and portraits for The Sentinel’s digital and six-day-a-week print editions and its special publications. They will work closely and collaborate with the local news and sports editors to coordinate photos that complement story coverage, as well as their own independent photo and video projects.

The Keene Sentinel was founded in 1799 and continues to be a locally and family-owned independent news organization. In fact, just two families have owned The Sentinel for most of its 225 years of publishing. Throughout its many years, the goal has been to create a community newspaper that not only informs readers but is also a good community citizen. Our mission statement:

The reader of The Keene Sentinel will feel a sense of belonging and will be inspired and empowered to engage in community. This is made possible by an innovative, caring, proactive and responsive news organization that serves as a trusted source and civic partner.

What we are looking for at least one year of experience and technical knowledge of photo/video equipment; proficiency in Adobe products including Photoshop and Premiere Pro; the ability to conceive of, film and edit videos; the ability to quickly produce quality photos/video during a breaking news event; the ability to collaborate well with colleagues and interact professionally with the public; and the ability to write accurate and informative captions. Access to reliable transportation is a requirement.

This is a full-time, in-person position that will include some night and weekend work. The Sentinel is an equal opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, holidays, paid medical health time and dental insurance options, retirement and more.

To apply, send a resume, samples of your work, and a cover letter to Anika Clark, executive-editor local news, at aclark@keenesentinel.com. No phone calls, please.

April 2024

Founded in 1799, The Keene Sentinel is an independent, family-owned news organization in southwestern New Hampshire.

We’re looking for an idea-driven person with digital skills and a strong foundation in journalism and/or communications who can continue building connections with, and help grow, our audience, through social media and other digital products. We aim to get people in our community the information they need in the ways they want to receive it when they want to receive it.

You’ll be working in a highly collaborative small newsroom that values initiative and teamwork.

The Sentinel is a community news organization based in the city of Keene and covering the city and several surrounding towns collectively known as the Monadnock Region. Keene has a population of about 23,000 and is home to a liberal arts college that’s part of the state university system, a vibrant arts culture, lots of outdoor recreation, and is a two-hour drive from Boston.

What you’ll be doing:

•    Creating posts on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and other products as our offerings expand. Also, moderating comments and answering messages on our social media accounts

•    Using trust-building strategies, when appropriate, in verbal or written communication with community members

•    Joining the company’s audience engagement team

•    Producing the weekday newsletter and being a key part of the team helping to grow our newsletter audience

•    Helping to conceive of, plan and attend community engagement events. Also, assisting in the planning and coordination of audience engagement team community events

•    Reporting and writing original content for The Sentinel’s website, to include trending stories of high interest to local audiences

•    Being a key player in audience-building work, as part of The Sentinel’s digital transformation.

•    Helping the reporting staff to include audience engagement work in their day-to-day duties

Read the full job description and learn more

April 2024

The Keene Sentinel, an award-winning newspaper, is looking for an afternoon/night editor to work in a lively news environment.

The Sentinel is an independent, family-owned community news organization in southwestern New Hampshire.

Drawing from its rich local legacy as one of the oldest newspapers in the United States – founded in 1799 – The Sentinel practices innovative, forward-looking approaches that have generated significant community support. Through work with organizations such as Trusting News and the Poynter Institute, this includes cross-departmental initiatives to increase media literacy and credibility; transform our criminal justice coverage to hold law-enforcement agencies accountable; and directly and deeply engage with those we serve.

Working an afternoon/night shift Monday through Friday, this editor will serve as a key bridge between the local news and copy desks, helping edit stories written by the reporting team, directing afternoon and evening breaking news coverage and working with the managing editor Monday through Thursday to lay out the following day’s newspaper. Friday’s duties will include proofing the front section of the weekend edition.

This in-person position provides an excellent opportunity to work in a digital-focused newsroom that produces powerful, collaborative journalism with measurable impact. The Sentinel publishes throughout the week on its digital platforms, as well as in its six-day print newspaper.

The Sentinel is an equal-opportunity employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package and an excellent working environment. We believe attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving our community and fulfilling our mission.

Please send your cover letter and resume to Executive Editor-Local News Anika Clark at aclark@keenesentinel.com. No phone calls, please.

April 2024

The Falmouth Enterprise has an opening for a general assignment reporter. If you have an interest in journalism and want to take an active role in the community by reporting local news, government and events, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate would be an energetic, curious, and amiable individual with a background in journalism a familiarity or interest in local government, and of course, an ability to write well on deadline.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to editor John Paradise at paradise@capenews.net.

April 2024

The Mashpee Enterprise on Cape Cod has an opening for a general assignment reporter. If you have an interest in journalism and want to take an active role in the community by reporting local news, government, and events, we want to hear from you. The ideal candidate would be an energetic, curious, and amiable individual with a background in journalism a familiarity or interest in local government, and of course, an ability to write well on deadline. This is a full-time position.

Please send your resume and letter of interest to editor Bronwen Walsh at walsh@capenews.net.

March 2024