LPM seeking Project Manager for new regional newsroom
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Are you an organized, proactive communicator who loves bringing people together to do meaningful work? The Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom is looking for a Project Manager to help coordinate one of public media’s newest regional collaborations. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, juggling details and keeping ambitious projects on track.
About the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom
The Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom (AMSN) is a public media collaboration comprising West Virginia Public Broadcasting, WPLN and WUOT in Tennessee, LPM, WEKU-Lexington/Richmond, WKMS-Murray and WKU Public Radio in Kentucky. Together, we report stories that matter to Appalachian and Southern communities — especially those often left out of traditional narratives.
About the role
As project manager, you’ll support both the editorial and development teams by coordinating planning, communication and tracking progress on key projects. You’ll help us stay organized and aligned as we work across multiple states, stations and time zones. This position is based at Louisville Public Media, the lead station in the collaborative, and will report to the Director of Development for AMSN.
This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $40,000–$50,000, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with the possibility for hybrid work.
What you’ll do
Foster an environment of diversity, equity and inclusion that upholds LPM’s values and strategic goals
Keep projects on track by managing schedules, timelines and deliverables
Organize and facilitate meetings across partner stations
Maintain shared calendars, planning tools and tracking documents
Support grant reporting by monitoring metrics and outcomes
Assist with tasks like invoice tracking and internal communication
Help plan long-term strategies and align partner goals
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is both organized and people-oriented. You don’t need to have a journalism background — but you do need to be curious, communicative and comfortable managing multiple priorities across a dispersed team. Diverse experiences, education and work histories can foster those skills. If you meet many but not all of the qualifications below, we still want to hear from you.
Required qualifications:
At least two years of experience in project management, administration, a related role or comparable education
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Familiarity with tools like spreadsheets, shared calendars and project management software
Ability to work independently and with multiple stakeholders
Access to reliable transportation for occasional travel
Willingness to work some non-standard hours when needed
Preferred but not required:
Experience working in nonprofits, journalism or public media
Comfort with project management tools like Airtable, Asana or similar platforms
Understanding of Appalachia and the southern U.S.
What we’ll do
At Louisville Public Media, we believe in supporting our employees so they can do their best work and live full lives. If you join our team, you’ll get:
Equitable compensation in the $40,000–$50,000 range, based on your experience
Excellent benefits, including paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, and a retirement plan with employer matching
A flexible, hybrid work environment with support for work-life balance
Professional development opportunities
A chance to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization committed to serving diverse communities across our region
How to apply
Please send a resume and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the position to resume@lpm.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Want to learn more about the job? Reach out — we’re happy to answer questions.
At Louisville Public Media, we actively seek diversity in our workplace and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.