Macon Melody seeks sales and partnerships director to fuel growth

The Georgia Trust for Local News is searching for a director of community partnerships to help grow The Macon Melody, a community news outlet supported by the Georgia Trust and its parent, the National Trust for Local News.

Based in Macon, the position reports to the Georgia Trust’s executive director and works closely with Georgia Trust and National Trust colleagues. The role focuses on business growth and operational excellence to support a sustainable, community-serving newsroom.

Key responsibilities include leading advertising and partnership efforts and developing value propositions for businesses and community partners. The director will represent the brand at events, cultivate relationships with business and civic leaders, and boost audience growth efforts.

The position also oversees local budgeting and performance tracking, collaborating with Georgia Trust leadership on financial planning and reporting. The director, working closely with the executive editor, will contribute to a startup culture that encourages experimentation and rapid iteration.

Candidates should have at least seven years of experience in business development, sales, marketing or community leadership, preferably in media or a mission-aligned organization. A record of revenue generation, strong communication skills and an entrepreneurial mindset are essential. The position requires in-person, boots-on-the-ground work in Macon; knowledge of or ties to the community are a plus.

The Melody’s mission is to tell the city’s stories with depth and integrity, pairing trusted reporting with a celebration of Macon’s past, present and future. The Georgia Trust operates 20 community news brands serving about 900,000 Georgians across the middle and southern areas of the state. The National Trust, an equal opportunity employer, is dedicated to sustaining vibrant community news across the country.

For more information, contact Ross McDuffie at ross@ntln.org.