Newsroom Director

Job Title: Editor-in-cheif/newsroom Director – National Wildfire Tracking Team (NWTT)

Location: Remote / Hybrid (U.S.)

Type: Volunteer / Leadership Role

About NWTT:

The National Wildfire Tracking Team (NWTT) delivers real-time wildfire and severe weather mapping, alerts, and field coordination to help communities, responders, and families stay safe. We combine technology, on-the-ground operations, and community engagement to improve disaster outcomes. NWTT is expanding its newsroom to provide accurate, timely, and actionable reporting during wildfire events and extreme weather.

Role Overview:

The Editor-in-cheif/Newsroom Director will lead the development, management, and strategic growth of the NWTT Newsroom. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for building systems, workflows, and a team capable of producing real-time reporting on wildfires, severe weather, and related emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build & Lead the Newsroom: Recruit, train, and manage a team of reporters, correspondents, and volunteer staff.
• Editorial Oversight: Set standards for accuracy, verification, and reporting style; approve content before publication.
• Operations Management: Develop real-time reporting workflows, communication protocols, and monitoring systems for active wildfire and weather events.
• Strategy & Growth: Expand the newsroom’s reach and capabilities, including multi-platform reporting (web, social media, live streams).
• Collaboration: Work closely with NWTT technology, mapping, and field operations teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Crisis Leadership: Provide guidance during major wildfire events or other disasters, maintaining calm, accurate reporting under pressure.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in newsroom leadership, editorial management, or crisis reporting.
• Strong understanding of wildfire and severe weather reporting preferred.
• Experience building teams, workflows, and operational systems from scratch.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under high-pressure, time-sensitive situations.
• Volunteer-friendly mindset with a passion for public safety and community service.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Leadership experience in a high-impact, national-level operation.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a new, innovative newsroom from the ground up.
• Networking with experts in wildfire tracking, disaster response, and journalism.
• Recognition for contributions in NWTT reports and platforms.

DEI & Legal Notice:

NWTT is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. This is a volunteer position; no compensation is offered