Gary Community Engagement Ambassador

About Capital B News, Inc.

Capital B is a first‑of‑its‑kind local and national nonprofit news organization reporting for Black communities across the country. We have local newsrooms in Atlanta and Gary, Indiana, as well as a national newsroom. Cofounded by CEO Lauren Williams (former senior vice president and editor‑in‑chief of Vox) and Chief Audience Officer Akoto Ofori‑Atta (former managing editor of The Trace), Capital B is looking for a skilled, highly motivated, scrappy sales professional to help us grow our earned revenue operation.

Capital B is committed to serving Black communities with essential local reporting and in-depth national coverage from a fresh perspective. By filling the gaps left by mainstream news, we’re empowering our audience with civic journalism and authentic storytelling that centers Black voices and experiences.

This part‑time role is perfect for someone who is a natural connector – someone who loves approaching and talking to their neighbors, and is eager to connect them with information they might need. The Community Engagement Ambassador’s primary job is to deliver our monthly Capital B Gary print edition across the city, helping to design and maintain an efficient delivery route. The role also includes representing Capital B Gary at community events, helping grow our newsletter subscriber base, and building relationships that support our community‑based journalism.

This position reports to the Gary editor.

Salary: $18/hour (20 hours/month) and mileage reimbursement.

Location:

Gary, Indiana.

• Deliver the print edition of Capital B Gary to community hubs and directly to homes across the city
• Curate, refine, and regularly update delivery routes for maximum efficiency and reach
• Represent Capital B Gary at events and in everyday community spaces
• Help grow our email newsletter subscriber base
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with community members and organizations
• Assist with outreach and promotion for Capital B events
• Support the community engagement editor at youth basketball events and other gatherings, including conducting fun post‑game interviews with teams and young athletes
• Meet in person with the Gary editor and team at our office in Miller, as needed

• A reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license
• A deep connection and love for Gary
• An outgoing personality and strong comfort level speaking with new people
• Strong time‑management and project‑management skills
• A self‑starter attitude, as you’ll often be working independently
• A belief in Capital B’s mission of serving Black communities with strong journalism and community care

• A compassionate, supportive workplace
• Federal mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth