Signal Ohio is an award-winning nonprofit organization with a vision to give everyone in Ohio the local news and information they need. With robust newsrooms in Cleveland, Akron and more to come, Signal produces high-quality accountability journalism while working directly with residents to produce and distribute community reporting, employing innovative models for local journalism that are directly responsive to local information needs.

Formed to fill the widening information gaps across the state, Signal Ohio is among the largest nonprofit news organizations in the country focused on local, public service journalism, and continues to grow. Its newsrooms are diverse and inclusive, with opportunities for journalists and newsroom professionals at every level. Signal also is home to the Cleveland, Akron, and Cincinnati Documenters programs, which train and pay residents to cover public meetings and otherwise contribute to news gathering.

Signal Ohio is an ideal place to work for anyone who is passionate about local news and public service. We’re an entrepreneurial workplace with many opportunities for new ideas to thrive and are relentless in our drive to serve our communities and to make Ohio better for all who live in it. As the organization grows, we’ll be continuously hiring for open roles at every level, including executive leadership, editors, reporters, producers, artists, specialists in audience development, fundraising, operations, and more. Open roles will be posted on our jobs page at http://signalohio.org/jobs, but anyone interested in working with us is encouraged to submit their resumes using the form below. These applications will be regularly reviewed and actively considered for new and upcoming roles.

Signal Ohio is an independent 501(c)(3) that launched in 2022 with support from a coalition of local and national philanthropies and individuals. It aims to be sustained by a diverse mix of revenue — generated by a shared statewide business and operations team — of local contributions, including through local philanthropy, corporate partnerships and audience support. This will ensure the organization is independent, non-partisan and grounded in local needs.

Compensation and benefits

Signal Ohio is committed to supporting its employees with competitive salaries, health and retirement benefits.  Benefits packages for full time positions including health care, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401K match. Details will be provided as part of the interview process for job candidates.

We’re committed to building an inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We pride ourselves on our equitable hiring process and compensation packages, and encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, veterans, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter that tells us why you’re interested in joining our team at Signal Ohio.

Apply Using the form below