The Yonkers Ledger is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit newsroom. We cover this city because someone has to, and right now that someone is a small group of volunteers who think Yonkers deserves fearless local reporting and a voice for our many communities.
We’re looking for people to join us. You don’t need a journalism degree or professional gear—you need to care about this city and be willing to do the work. In return, you get a byline that reaches a real audience, credentials that open doors at city hall and community events, and the satisfaction of telling stories that would otherwise go untold. Part of our mission is to discover and train new journalists, including students and community members without much prior experience. We also welcome veteran or retired journalists who want to share their experience with a new generation.
Browse the roles below. If you don’t see your skill listed but think you can help, tell us how.
Reporter
We’re looking for reporters across the full range of journalism—feature stories about people who make Yonkers what it is, dispatches on what’s happening in the neighborhoods, breaking news, investigative work, and culture coverage. We also need beat reporters for local sports, from high school games to club sports, and for the schools, covering PTA meetings, school announcements, and student achievements. What beat interests you? Tell us, and let’s talk about what you’d want to cover.
Social Media
Add to our presence on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and the rest. You’ll turn our reporting into posts, engage with readers, and help grow the audience. All it takes is your phone. Don’t just be an influencer. Be a Ledger Influence. See where we publish on our Follow page.
Video Producers
Help us tell stories on screen—short reels built around our reporting, plus footage from community events and public meetings. Whether you shoot, edit, or both, get in touch.
Photographers
We need photos of community events, city hall meetings, and the everyday life of Yonkers. No professional equipment required—a phone camera is fine. Press credentials get you the best access to what’s happening around the city.
Business Managera
We run no advertising—no promotional content, no political ads—so we depend on small-dollar donations and grants to cover operating costs. We’re looking for someone to grow donor giving. If you know how to make a case and ask for money, we need you. The Ledger is a startup, entering a new phase of dynamic expansion. While we’re a nonprofit, our mission depends on revenue growth. Many cities with much smaller populations support thriving newsrooms. Help prove this business model can work her.
Ready to pitch in?
Send us a message through the contact form and tell us what you’d like to do.
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