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Deep South Today is a nonprofit hub of local newsrooms that includes Mississippi Today and Verite News.
Founded in 2016, Mississippi Today is now one of the largest newsrooms in the state, and in 2023 it won the Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting. Verite News launched in 2022 in New Orleans, where it covers inequities facing communities of color.
With our regional scale and scope, Deep South Today is rebuilding and re-energizing local journalism in communities where it had previously eroded and ensuring its long-term growth and sustainability.
Below is a list of current open positions on our teams. We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply for these jobs, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people and people with disabilities. You can find the details for each open position – including location, roles and responsibilities, and benefits – in each job listing.
For questions about any of our open positions, please contact our Director of People and Culture Dylan Penny at [email protected].
Job Openings
Job opening: Community Health Reporter
Mississippi Today, one of Deep South Today’s nonprofit newsrooms, is seeking a Community Health Reporter to join its Pulitzer Prize-winning newsroom.
Job Openings
Verite News Fellowship
The Verite News Fellowship is designed for early-career journalists who want to spend 12 months learning from a newsroom of passionate, dedicated journalists.
Job Openings
Job Announcement: Director of Public Programs
The Director of Public Programs is a leadership role responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy for in-person and virtual events and programs that align with the organization’s mission and goals.
Job Announcement: Community Engagement & Multimedia Specialist
Deep South Today seeks a Community Engagement & Multimedia Specialist on a contract basis to join the DST Connect team.