Narrative and Projects Editor

The Banner seeks a Narrative Editor to lead and shape our most ambitious storytelling and investigative work. This is a critical leadership role at a pivotal moment for our newsroom, signaling our deep commitment to exceptional writing, rigorous reporting and resonant journalism.

This editor knows how to take great ideas and transform them into unforgettable storytelling. They are an exceptional line editor and a patient writing coach who can push talented journalists to do the best work of their careers. They understand that great narrative is not defined by length, but by impact.

They are also a skilled project leader who can organize complex, cross‑functional efforts with clarity and purpose, and who can effectively collaborate with other editors and teams to elevate work across the newsroom.

The Narrative Editor will oversee a high‑performing team that includes two writers and a data team. The members of this team have earned the highest honors in journalism, including a Pulitzer Prize and many investigative awards. This editor will be responsible for inspiring and elevating their work and the work of the newsroom.

The right candidate has a long track record of producing deeply reported, beautifully written journalism that connects with audiences. They bring ideas to the table, collaborate across teams and help set the standard for narrative excellence across the newsroom. This role reports to senior editorial leadership.

• Lead the conception, organization, execution and editing of the newsroom’s most ambitious narrative and investigative projects
• Edit with precision and care, elevating stories so they are compelling, clear and unforgettable
• Coach and develop a team of high‑performing journalists, helping them grow as writers and journalists
• Spearhead a project green lighting process that helps prioritize our most resource‑intensive efforts
• Collaborate with editors across the newsroom to elevate enterprise and investigative storytelling on every team
• Generate and refine story ideas that resonate and attract audiences
• Set and uphold the highest standards for narrative storytelling, accuracy and fairness
• Occasionally serve as a back editor on daily or enterprise stories

• At least 5 years of editing experience, preferably at a senior level
• A distinguished track record as a narrative editor, with work that demonstrates the ability to elevate stories into compelling, high‑impact journalism
• Exceptional line editing and storytelling skills, with a deep understanding of structure, voice and pacing
• A strong sense of story form, with the judgment to know when depth and length serve the work and when brevity is more powerful
• Impeccable editorial judgment, a deep commitment to accuracy, and experience managing journalists through complicated legal issues
• Experience managing reporters and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to lead complex projects from conception to publication, and the organizational skills to manage multiple efforts simultaneously
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate clearly across teams and leadership levels
• A commitment to coaching and developing journalists with care, clarity and high expectations

Salary Range
: $140,000 - $160,000

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Retirement savings – 401K plan offered through Human Interest, with company match
• Student Loan Debt Repayment Assistance for qualified employees
• Full health benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, and coverage for family/dependents
• Sick leave eligible for rollover
• 11 paid national holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company‑paid access to a wellness platform to support mental, financial and physical wellbeing

The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are wholeheartedly committed to being proactive in inspiring a culture of inclusion across our organization. We are dedicated to establishing an organization that reflects the fundamental respect for different ways of working and living, and we assure every employee the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation due to a disability to participate in the application process, please contact  to request accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may include, but are not limited to, adjustments in the application process, modifications or assistance regarding job interviews, and accommodations to enable access to our facilities.

As set forth in The Banner’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.