Join Our Team

Thank you for your interest in exploring opportunities at the American Press Institute. Our team is working towards an inclusive democracy and society, where communities have the news and information they need to make decisions and thrive.

If you’re interested in helping us achieve our vision, we’d love to meet you.

Senior staff accountant

The senior staff accountant is responsible for supporting the financial operations of the American Press Institute, a 501(c)(3) foundation, that supports the News/Media Alliance association, a 501(c)(6). This role manages day-to-day accounting functions, ensures compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and assists with financial reporting, contract management, budgeting and audit preparation.

Working closely with the chief financial officer, the senior staff accountant is responsible for maintenance of accurate financial records, supporting grant and fund accounting and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations governing nonprofit organizations. This position requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a mission-driven environment. Learn more and apply here.

Product support specialist

American Press Institute seeks a part-time, client-facing independent contractor to provide customer support to our newsroom partners using API’s products, Metrics for News and Source Matters for the remainder of 2026, with an option to extend through 2027. Our products help dozens of news organizations strategically use their data to better understand their audiences and reinforce long-term editorial goals beyond reach.

For this part-time contract position, we are seeking a solution-oriented, user-focused advocate to help our team communicate and triage support across multiple news partners to help improve our news products and customer success. Learn more and apply here. 

API works with journalists and other professionals to assist with our programs, research and content. Please email hello@pressinstitute.org to propose research or content ideas.