Career Opportunities
At O’Rourke Media Group, our people are what makes us different. If you thrive in a fast-moving, results-driven environment with no BS, politics or red tape in the way of making things happen, we’d love to hear from you.
Why work for us
- Fun, collaborative, open work environment
- Meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a difference in the communities we serve
- Great benefits
- Opportunity for advancement
- Industry-leading results and a winning culture
If you are interested in any current job openings or would like to be considered for future opportunities, please email your resume and letter of interest to the hiring manager listed on job opening or Jim O’Rourke at jorourke@orourkemediagroup.com
Digital Strategist
We’re Hiring: Digital Strategist – Hybrid | Build, Lead, Grow with OMG
Build your book. Lead the team. Shape the future.
Location: Hybrid (East Coast preferred, near any OMG market and/or Colorado)
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: VP of Digital, Joe Paul
This is a front-row, hands-on growth role.
This is your chance to own a national client list, train local sales teams, and help lead a fast-growing digital agency that actually does things differently.
We’re O’Rourke Media Group — a family-owned, bootstrapped company that’s been shaking up local media since 2018. We started with a few newspapers. Today we operate in eight states, 40 markets, run 58 hyper-local publications, and have built a full-service digital agency that’s delivering real results for over 15,000 businesses annually.
Now, we’re looking for someone who’s part closer, part coach, and fully obsessed with helping local businesses grow.
What You’ll Actually Do Here
- Build and manage your own book of digital clients across the U.S.
- Prospect for new business — actively identify, research, and pitch ideal client opportunities
- Jump into sales meetings with our reps and help them close bigger, better deals
- Join client meetings to help close new and incremental opportunities
- Develop and pitch full-funnel campaigns across Google, Facebook, YouTube, CTV, and Programmatic
- Sell not only digital, but our owned and operated print and local audiences — a differentiator few can match
- Collaborate with the VP of Digital to grow our agency playbook
- Deliver post-sale support and ensure long-term campaign success and client retention
- Travel when needed to get face time with clients or support sales teams
What You Bring
Required:
- You’ve sold digital before — and you’re good at it
- Strong knowledge of paid digital platforms: Google, Meta, YouTube, CTV, Programmatic
- Tools like GA4, SEMrush, and Facebook Ads Manager aren’t intimidating
- Confident in prospecting, presenting, and closing digital campaigns
- You like coaching others, and you don’t need your hand held
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Preferred:
- 5+ years in digital or agency-side sales
- Google and Meta certifications
- Experience helping scale a local/regional digital agency
- You’ve got ideas. You’ve got leadership chops. You want to shape something bigger
Why We’re Different
- We’re not backed by private equity or a big holding company.
- We don’t chase awards — we chase results.
- We care about the people we hire, and we’re in this for the long game.
If you want a predictable 9-to-5 where you’re just selling what’s in a deck — this isn’t it.
But if you want to help build something, drive your own growth, and make a serious impact?
This is your shot.
What You Get
- Write your own check – competitive base + commission with unlimited upside
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) savings plan
- Hybrid flexibility – East Coast or Colorado preferred, near any of our OMG markets
- Freedom to lead and room to grow – we promote from within
- A team that cares about your ideas, your goals, and your success
To apply, send your resume to Joe Paul at jpaul@orourkemediagroup.com.
Let’s build something great.
Customer Service Representative, MN
O’Rourke Media Group is currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Customer Service Representative to join our team in Cannon Falls.
Join a growing local media company making an impact in the communities we serve.
This role includes handling inbound subscriber calls, making outbound calls to secure subscription renewals, managing customer databases, and processing invoices and payments. The ideal candidate is organized, friendly, and comfortable working with customers both over the phone and in a fast-paced office environment.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Compensation: $18-$20 per hour.
Apply today to Dave Pevonka: dpevonka@orourkemediagroup.com
About the Company
OMG is a family-owned, diversified media company that was formed in 2018. Originally just a holding company that owned a few newspapers, O’Rourke Media Group (OMG) has established itself as an industry-leading, digital media company comprising a cutting edge digital agency and an impressive group of award-winning, hyper-local print newspapers and niche magazines. OMG now operates in eight states, 36 markets with over 50 publications and hyper-local websites. For more company information, please go to our website at www.orourkemediagroup.com.
Community Editor - Elmhurst, IL
Community Editor / Reporter (75% Reporting Role)
Elmhurst • Lombard • Villa Park | Chicago Suburbs
Do you believe community journalism still matters? So do we.
O’Rourke Media Group is hiring a Community Editor / Reporter to lead coverage for three of our flagship suburban publications: the Elmhurst Independent, Lombardian, and Villa Park Review.
This is not a desk job. Approximately 75% of this role is reporting—getting out into the community, breaking stories, and producing meaningful local journalism that readers rely on.
What You’ll Do
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Report and write original stories that drive community engagement
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Cover local government, schools, business, and community life
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Serve as the editorial lead across your publications
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Build relationships with local leaders and readers
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Contribute to digital, social, newsletter and print platforms
What We’re Looking For
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Strong writer and storyteller with sharp news judgment
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Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
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Passion for community journalism and local impact
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Ability to generate ideas and execute independently
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Prior reporting or newsroom experience preferred
Why This Role Stands Out
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75% reporting focus—real community journalism, not just editing
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Direct impact in three vibrant Chicago suburban communities
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Join a growing, entrepreneurial media company investing in local news
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Opportunity to shape coverage and build your voice in the market
Location
Elmhurst / Lombard / Villa Park, IL (Chicago suburbs)
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience
Apply today directly to CEO-Owner Jim O’Rourke at jorourke@orourkemediagroup.com
About the Company
O’Rourke Media Group is a family-owned, diversified media company that was formed in 2018. Originally just a holding company that owned a few newspapers, O’Rourke Media Group (OMG) has established itself as an industry-leading, digital media company comprising a cutting edge digital agency and an impressive group of award-winning, hyper-local print newspapers and niche magazines. OMG now operates in nine states, 45 markets with 64 publications and hyper-local websites. For more company information, please visit our website www.orourkemediagroup.com.
Community Editor - Gilbert, AZ
Community Editor – City Sun Times (Gilbert Expansion)
O’Rourke Media Group | Arizona
O’Rourke Media Group is seeking an entrepreneurial, community-driven Community Editor to lead the continued growth of the City Sun Times brand in Arizona, including overseeing the curren
t market and expanding into Gilbert.
This is not a traditional editor role.
We’re looking for a leader who can build and scale a modern local media presence through community engagement, user-generated content, and strategic freelance management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee and grow the existing City Sun Times market
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Lead the expansion into Gilbert, Arizona
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Build and manage a network of freelance contributors and community voices
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Own and deploy a freelance content budget
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Drive user-generated content initiatives and community submissions
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Engage directly with local businesses, schools, nonprofits, and residents
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Deliver consistent, high-quality content across digital, social, newsletters, and print platforms
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Partner internally to support audience and revenue growth
What We’re Looking For:
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A strong community connector with relationship-building instincts
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Experience managing freelancers or content contributors
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A mindset of an operator and builder, not just an editor
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Passion for local journalism and audience growth
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Organized, accountable, and comfortable owning a market
About O’Rourke Media Group
O’Rourke Media Group is a family-owned, diversified media company that was formed in 2018. Originally just a holding company that owned a few newspapers, O’Rourke Media Group (OMG) has established itself as an industry-leading, digital media company comprising a cutting edge digital agency and an impressive group of award-winning, hyper-local print newspapers and niche magazines. OMG now operates in nine states, 45 markets with 64 publications and hyper-local websites. For more company information, please visit our website www.orourkemediagroup.com.
Apply today directly to CEO-Owner Jim O’Rourke at jorourke@orourkemediagroup.com
Digital Reporter - Gunnison, CO
Tell Great Stories. Serve Your Community. Build Our Audience.
The Gunnison Country Times, part of O’Rourke Media Group, is looking for an ambitious reporter to produce outstanding journalism for both our award-winning print newspaper and our growing digital platforms.
This is a modern local journalism position. You’ll report on the stories that matter most to the Gunnison Valley while creating content for our weekly newspaper, website, newsletters, social media channels, and mobile audiences.
If you’re passionate about local journalism, enjoy covering breaking news and community issues, and want to help grow both readership and digital engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll Have the Opportunity To:
· Cover local government, education, business, public safety, outdoor recreation, sports, and community events.
· Produce compelling stories for both our print edition and digital platforms.
· Cover breaking news quickly, accurately, and professionally.
· Capture photos and short-form video to enhance storytelling.
· Build trusted relationships throughout the Gunnison Valley.
· Help grow readership, digital audience, newsletter subscriptions, and social media engagement.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
· Passionate about local journalism and community storytelling.
· A strong writer, interviewer, and storyteller.
· Curious, self-motivated, and digitally savvy.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom.
· Excited about producing journalism that reaches readers in print, online, and across social media.
Why Join O’Rourke Media Group?
O’Rourke Media Group is one of America’s fastest-growing local media companies, operating trusted local newspapers and digital news brands across nine states. We are investing in quality journalism, digital innovation, AI-powered tools, audience growth, and the long-term future of local news.
Why Gunnison?
Live where others vacation. Enjoy world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and endless outdoor adventure while building a rewarding journalism career in one of Colorado’s most spectacular mountain communities.
Ready to make an impact?
Send your resume and writing samples to:
O’Rourke Media Group
Trusted Local Journalism. Growing Digital Audiences.
Reporter - Gunnison, CO
O’Rourke Media Group is searching for a talented reporter to fill a full-time position in Gunnison, Colorado, at The Gunnison Country Times.
Our journalists are driven to find stories that matter to our community and are dedicated to fairness, accuracy, and ethics. The successful candidate for this position is someone who knows how to cover hard news but also loves to write about people and their passions. They know that a good interview is often a good conversation and know when to ask the tough questions, but also when to listen. The ideal candidate has exceptional writing skills and is willing to put in the extra effort and research to deliver an engaging story.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Degree or diploma in journalism, or a related field;
- At least 1-3 years of experience as a reporter with experience covering hard news and feature stories or experience at a college newspaper;
- The ability to meet tight deadlines and report the news as it happens;
- Superior language, writing and editing skills;
- Strong photography skills;
- Able to work a variety of schedules, including evenings, nights and weekends;
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle;
- Willingness to live in or near Gunnison, Colorado.
If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume, letter of interest and relevant samples of your work to Chad Richardson, Vice President of News, crichardson@orourkemediagroup.
The salary range is $39,000-$43,500/year depending on qualifications and experience.
Company Benefits
We offer competitive compensation plans and employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits and paid time off. There is an excellent opportunity for career development and growth within the company.
O’Rourke Media Group is a fast-growing company that owns and operates hyper-local, community newspapers, websites, niche publications and a full-service digital agency. We are family-owned and mission-driven to save newspapers and local media companies by investing in the people, resources and technology needed to thrive for many years to come. We believe that every community can benefit from a well-run, properly resourced, local newspaper and website. Our News teams produce hyper-local, high interest local news and accurate and trustworthy reporting. Our Sales and Digital Fulfillment teams bring omnichannel advertising solutions to local businesses in the communities we serve.
Reporter - Salida, CO
Reporter — The Mountain Mail, Salida, Colorado
O’Rourke Media Group is hiring for a talented reporter to fill a full-time position at The Mountain Mail in Salida, Colorado.
The successful candidate for this position is someone who can cover government, hard news and also loves to write about people and their passions. The ideal candidate has exceptional writing skills and an exceptional work ethic.
The Mountain Mail is a weekly newspaper and includes a strong website at themountainmail.com. We’re looking for someone whose reporting will help grow our online and print audiences.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
- Degree or diploma in journalism, or a related field;
- At least one to three years of experience as a reporter with experience covering hard news and feature stories or experience at a college newspaper;
- Experience using content management systems for online products;
- The ability to meet tight deadlines and report the news as it happens;
- Superior language, writing and editing skills;
- Strong photography and short video skills;
- Able to work a variety of schedules, including evenings, nights and occasional weekends;
- Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle;
- Willingness to live in or near Salida.
Company Benefits
O’Rourke Media Group offers compensation in the $40,000 to $45,000 range to start, plus incentives, medical, dental, vision, life insurance benefits and paid time off. There is also a great opportunity for advancement with the company.
About the Company
O’Rourke Media Group is a family-owned, diversified media company that was formed in 2018. Originally just a holding company that owned a few newspapers, O’Rourke Media Group (OMG) has established itself as an industry-leading, digital media company comprising a cutting edge digital agency and an impressive group of award-winning, hyper-local print newspapers and niche magazines. OMG now operates in eight states, 40 markets with over 58 publications and hyper-local websites. In Colorado, OMG owns newspapers in Leadville, Fairplay, Buena Vista, Salida, Pagosa Springs and Gunnison. For more company information, please visit our website at www.orourkemediagroup.com.
If this sounds like the perfect position for you, we would love to hear from you! To apply, please send your resume, letter of interest and relevant samples of your work to Chad Richardson, Vice President of News, at crichardson@orourkemediagroup.
Reporter - Fairplay, CO
Tell Great Stories. Serve Your Community. Build Our Audience.
The Fairplay Flume in Fairplay and Bailey, Colorado, part of O’Rourke Media Group, is looking for an ambitious reporter to produce outstanding journalism for both our award-winning print newspaper and our growing digital platforms.
This is a modern local journalism position. You’ll report on the stories that matter most to Park County while creating content for our weekly newspaper, website, newsletters, social media channels, and mobile audiences.
If you’re passionate about local journalism, enjoy covering breaking news and community issues, and want to help grow both readership and digital engagement, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ll Have the Opportunity To:
· Cover local government, education, business, public safety, outdoor recreation, sports, and community events.
· Produce compelling stories for both our print edition and digital platforms.
· Cover breaking news quickly, accurately, and professionally.
· Capture photos and short-form video to enhance storytelling.
· Build trusted relationships throughout Park County.
· Help grow readership, digital audience, newsletter subscriptions, and social media engagement.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
· Passionate about local journalism and community storytelling.
· A strong writer, interviewer, and storyteller.
· Curious, self-motivated, and digitally savvy.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced newsroom.
· Excited about producing journalism that reaches readers in print, online, and across social media.
Why Join O’Rourke Media Group?
O’Rourke Media Group is one of America’s fastest-growing local media companies, operating trusted local newspapers and digital news brands across nine states. We are investing in quality journalism, digital innovation, AI-powered tools, audience growth, and the long-term future of local news.
Why Park County?
Live where others vacation! Enjoy world-class skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, and endless outdoor adventure while building a rewarding journalism career in a spectacular mountain community.
Salary range: $40,000 to $45,000 plus benefits and a generous PTO plan.
Ready to make an impact?
Send your resume and writing samples to: