Chestnut Hill Local

The Chestnut Hill Local (CHL) is a 66-year-old community weekly newspaper and online news site that was named Pennsylvania’s best weekly publication in 2023 and 2024 by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association. Though initially created to serve the residents of Chestnut Hill, the Local’s scope has expanded to serve Northwest Philadelphia. It provides relevant, consistent and important information across platforms and strategic initiatives including community engagement activities, collaborations, award-winning journalism, geographically-specific digital content, newsletters and a print newspaper.

Open Position

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Beat: Environmental issues affecting the health, safety, and quality of life in Northwest Philadelphia.

Position:

Environmental issues are a critical concern for communities in Northwest Philadelphia encompassing the Wissahickon watershed and Wissahickon Valley Park. The environment reporter investigates the impacts of climate change and other environmental stressors on the region's neighborhoods, explores how global environmental issues manifest locally, and writes hyperlocal stories about initiatives and individuals that address these challenges.

Salary and Benefits:
$48,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Optional participation in the newspaper's 401K plan after 3 months (no matching)
Life and disability insurance
Two weeks paid vacation
Company-issued laptop

This position will be:
Hybrid (some days in the office per week)

Moving Stipend:
No moving stipend will be provided.

Skills: Writing

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