Vermont Business Magazine The newly formed Vermont Journalism Coalition has elected a board of directors and is seeking an executive director. There are 31 member organizations, including VermontBiz.com and most news organizations in Vermont: print, broadcast and digital.
The board (with term expiration dates) is:
- Dom Amato, WCAX, [email protected] (June 2026)
- Bridget Higdon, O'Rourke Media Group, [email protected] (June 2026)
- Lisa Scagliotti, Waterbury Roundabout, [email protected] (June 2026)
- Paul Fixx, Hardwick Gazette, [email protected] (June 2027)
- John Flowers, Addison County Independent, [email protected] (June 2027)
- Lisa Loomis, Valley Reporter, [email protected] (June 2027)
- Tim Calabro, White River Valley Herald, [email protected] (June 2028)
- Mark Davis, Vermont Public, [email protected] (June 2028)
- Cassandra Hemenway, The Bridge, [email protected] (June 2028)
Executive Director, Vermont Journalism Coalition (part-time)
The Vermont Journalism Coalition is seeking its first executive director.
Founded in June 2025, the nonprofit coalition represents more than 40 newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and digital news organizations across the state. It seeks to support and sustain its member news outlets and advocate for the principles of journalism.
The executive director will be charged with building the coalition into a robust institution that provides educational, public policy, business, legal and logistical support to its members. The ED should be equally comfortable communicating with members and allies, testifying at the Vermont Statehouse, administering a nonprofit and securing financial support. Most importantly, the ED should bring an energetic, entrepreneurial and self-directed approach to fighting for Vermont journalism and those who produce it.
Supervision: The ED will report to the Vermont Journalism Coalition’s nine-member board of directors, though they should be comfortable working independently to achieve the board’s goals.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Vermont and significant experience in at least one (and preferably more) of the following fields: journalism, nonprofit administration, advocacy.
Workplace: This is a remote position, but the ED should be prepared to spend time in Montpelier, particularly during the January-May legislative session, and to travel elsewhere in Vermont, as needed.
Hours and compensation: This position is currently envisioned as 20 hours a week, paying $40,000-$45,000 a year, though this could evolve over time. The position could work well for somebody engaged in freelance journalism or other contract work.
Start date: Early January 2026.
How to apply: Please send a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in this work to [email protected]. The position will remain open until filled, but the hiring committee will begin reviewing applications Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
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