Augusta 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.

Capital B Augusta is searching for a Community Engagement Ambassador. We are a local, nonprofit news organization committed to place-based, community-rooted reporting in Black areas nationwide. At the newest Capital B newsroom, the Community Engagement Ambassador will take part in helping to build Capital B Augusta from the ground up, ensuring that residents stay informed about what’s happening in their community and respective neighborhoods.

Description

What you will bring: We are looking for someone who knows Augusta and lives and breathes news about the city. The right candidate is curious and comfortable striking up conversations with new people. The person hired will have deep connections to both Augusta leadership and residents. Journalism experience is nice to have but is not required.

What you will do: Capital B Augusta needs someone willing to build on the sources they already have by developing established relationships and cultivating new ones that enhance beat reporting. This work includes engaging with the community, noting needs and concerns, and generating story ideas. The person should attend meetings, community events and be visible around town representing Capital B Augusta. The Community Engagement Ambassador’s work will not only help with reporting, but also grow our newsletter subscriber base and aid in starting other offline entities such as radio and print. The role will serve as the eyes and ears of Capital B Augusta, getting feedback from readers along with establishing our presence.

Role

The Augusta Community Engagement Ambassador is a part-time, contract role located in Augusta, Georgia.

Compensation

The position will pay between $17 and $20 per hour for 20-25 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources, learn about issues in and around Augusta.
• Write, shoot video and contribute overall to Capital B Augusta.
• Share Capital B Augusta’s stories online and offline and help track feedback.
• Help grow our email newsletter subscriber base.
• Deliver the print edition of Capital B Augusta to community spaces across the city.
• Assist with radio broadcasts by contributing content or helping to host.
• Assist with outreach, promotion and production of Capital B events.
• Attend meetings with and without the Augusta Editor.

All candidates must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from meetings, community events/programs and interviews.