Join the Lowell Source Team
Join our independent newsroom reporting on Lowell, the Mill City, and the Merrimack Valley. We seek dedicated professionals who care deeply about local journalism and community accountability.
Why Work at Lowell Source?
Working at Lowell Source means committing to rigorous, independent local journalism that serves the residents of Lowell, Chelmsford, Dracut, Tewksbury, Tyngsborough, Billerica, and Westford. We believe that thorough reporting on City Hall, local schools, public safety, and neighborhood development is essential for a thriving community. Our team values accuracy, depth, and a steadfast dedication to the Merrimack Valley. If you want your work to matter to the people living right here, from the Acre to Belvidere and Pawtucketville, you will find a purposeful home in our newsroom.
We are a small local newsroom. Tell us what you would bring, and we will talk through how we can work together.
Open Positions
We are always interested in connecting with talented reporters, editors, and local media professionals who understand the heartbeat of Greater Lowell. While specific openings vary, we regularly look for journalists to cover the Lowell City Council, Lowell Public Schools, UMass Lowell, local businesses, and neighborhood communities across the valley. Whether your expertise lies in investigative reporting, municipal finance, arts coverage, or audience engagement, we want to hear from individuals who know our streets, our mills, and our institutions. Candidates should possess a strong commitment to factual, community-focused reporting that reflects the diverse populations calling the Mill City home. Review our current needs or reach out directly to discuss how your specific reporting skills can contribute to our independent local newsroom.
We are not advertising specific roles right now. We are always glad to hear from reporters, contributors and people who know this community — use the form below.
Interested in a role not listed here? Contact us at [email protected] with your background and what you'd bring to Lowell Source.
Apply Now
If you are ready to contribute to independent journalism dedicated to Lowell and the surrounding Merrimack Valley communities, please send your application materials to our team. We welcome inquiries from dedicated reporters, editors, and media professionals who share our commitment to local accountability and thorough community coverage. Please submit your resume, relevant work samples, and a cover letter detailing your familiarity with Lowell and the towns we cover. Tell us which beats interest you most, whether that is City Hall, public safety, education, business, or community life. We review every submission carefully to understand how your professional background aligns with our reporting mission. Should your skills match our newsroom needs, an editor will be in touch to discuss next steps. For all career inquiries, submissions, and application questions, please contact our team directly at [email protected] to ensure your materials reach the appropriate desk.