Civic Engagement & Democracy – Social Impact Jobs

Local Reporting Network Fellow

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network helps produce vital, investigative journalism in communities where such stories would otherwise not be done. Now entering its ninth year, the program will be taking on 15 new partnerships over the course of 2026. Applications for all 15 projects are open now and will be considered on a rolling basis using the deadlines below. There will be three fellowship periods and we …

Freelance Pitch Form

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. While the vast majority of ProPublica’s work comes from our staff, we occasionally consider supporting ambitious accountability stories or projects from independent journalists whose ideas align with the mission of our organization. Here’s what journalists submitting proposals should know. We’re open to investigations that are revelatory or substantially advance what is known on a subject of importance. The investigation should have the potential to trigger needed …

Senior Program Officer

Title: Senior Program Officer, Movement Infrastructure & Explorations (MIE) Location: NYC (hybrid, 3 days/week in office, 2 days remote) Salary: $183,000-$203,000 Reporting to: Senior Vice President, Movement Infrastructure & Explorations (MIE) ABOUT US The Freedom Together Foundation’s mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are committed to advancing deep, systemic change by supporting movements, leaders, and organizations working …

Director of Research and Analysis

**Title:**Director of Research and Analysis **Location:**NYC (hybrid, 3 days/week in office, 2 days remote) Salary: $240,000-$260,000 **Reporting to:**Director of Program Management ABOUT US The Freedom Together Foundation’s mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are committed to advancing deep, systemic change by supporting movements, leaders, and organizations working for justice across the country. THE POSITION The Freedom Together …

Senior Digital Ads Strategist

At MissionWired, we help our partners create revolutionary fundraising strategies that advance their mission, change our country, and have a positive impact on the world. We help our partners tell big, ambitious stories that invite their supporters into communities to raise mission-changing revenue. Our results are unrivaled, having converted more than $4.5 billion in donations to the world’s most trusted philanthropies and groundbreaking campaigns. We do it over email and SMS, in the mail, across social media, everywhere. We don’t …

Senior Attorney

Title: Senior Attorney Location: NYC (hybrid, 3 days/week in office, 2 days remote) Salary: $220,000-$240,000 Reporting to: Senior Vice President & General Counsel ABOUT US The Freedom Together Foundation’s mission is to support people who have been denied power to build it, so they can change unjust systems and create a more democratic, inclusive, and sustainable society. We are committed to advancing deep, systemic change by supporting movements, leaders, and organizations working for justice across the country. THE POSITION The …

Editor, Climate and Environment

SVGs not supported by this browser. Description Deadline for applications: Friday 29 May 2026 Lighthouse Reports is an award-winning investigative newsroom working with some of the world’s most impactful outlets and creators to deliver deeply reported, public interest stories. We build teams around topics and innovate new approaches to accountability journalism focused on climate, technology, society and conflict. We’ve worked with more than 200 outlets from around the world ranging from international broadcasters and national newspapers to metro newsrooms and …

Wisconsin Outreach Coordinator

Position Description Join a diverse, fun team passionate about creating healthier and more just communities as Faith in Place’s Outreach Senior Coordinator. Location The applicant must be currently located in or originally from Wisconsin: Applicant can be currently located in any Wisconsin location EXCEPT Milwaukee and Madison as we already has staff coverage in those areas. Role The Outreach Coordinator will join the Outreach Department and report to Faith in Place’s Wisconsin Outreach Director. They will be responsible for …

Senior Editor, California

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. ProPublica is seeking an experienced editor devoted to journalism with moral force to launch and lead its new investigative unit in California. The editor will hire and supervise four reporters and a fellow who will be based in the state. This will be ProPublica’s sixth regional hub, complementing our presence in the Midwest, South, Southwest and Northwest, as well as our joint initiative in Texas with …

Deputy Communications Director, Democracy Communications Collaborative

Overview Third Plateau manages the Democracy Communications Collaborative (DCC), which empowers pro-democracy forces across the ideological spectrum to build durable public support for liberal democracy and democratic values through communications. The Deputy Communications Director will report to the DCC’s Communications Director. Applicants should read About the DCC before applying. The Deputy Communications Director will advise and support a network of 100+ DCC partner organizations dedicated to protecting and improving American democracy. The Deputy Director will collaborate with colleagues, partner organizations, …