We’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive organization that represents the people and communities we serve. We know our work matters more when it’s enriched by people who’ve traditionally been excluded or marginalized in newsrooms. You’re welcome here.
About Beacon Media:
The Beacon is a nonprofit news organization aiming to improve civic life by keeping the public informed and engaged. We’re creating a network of digital newsrooms across Kansas and Missouri to tackle the local news crisis, ensuring everyone has access to the critical information they need. Driven by community input and thorough research, our journalism dives deep into local issues that other media can’t get to. Our Community Journalism Lab helps us listen and respond to the community, bubbling up crucial yet underreported topics to our reporters.
Vision
Communities that are well-informed and actively involved.
Mission
The Beacon cultivates engaged and informed communities through accessible reporting and active community engagement on crucial local subjects, anchored by a sustainable nonprofit revenue model.
Job openings
Editor in Chief
The Editor in Chief is a senior leadership partner to the CEO. Together, you shape organizational strategy, culture, and external relationships that strengthen The Beacon’s impact and sustainability. The CEO leads fundraising and long-term financial strategy. The Editor in Chief leads the newsroom, setting editorial vision, standards, performance expectations, and impact.
This role requires living in Kansas City and becoming deeply connected to its civic life, institutions, and communities.
Become a Documenter
Hosted by The Beacon and originally created by City Bureau in Chicago, Documenters is training and paying community members to take notes at public meetings in Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Beacon freelance writers and photographers
Opportunity: We’re seeking freelance journalists to pitch us stories for publication in The Beacon. We’re interested in stories that impact audiences in Kansas and Missouri, and that fall under the general categories of government, education, health care, environment, labor and housing. We are not seeking commentary or opinion pieces. We are particularly interested in stories that are revelatory, data-driven, contextual and solutions-driven. All content is subject to editing and fact-checking prior to publication. Freelancers are not considered W2 eligible employees and are not eligible for benefits. Contracts will include a conflicts of interest statement and signing the SPJ Code of Ethics.