[Hiring] Journalism Coach @Leland

Role Description

Leland is seeking an experienced journalism coach to work with aspiring and current journalists looking to grow their skills and careers. This role includes:

• Teaching news writing
• Interviewing techniques
• Investigative reporting
• Journalism ethics
• Helping clients navigate their career path with:
  • Resume review
  • Interview prep
  • Networking strategy
  • Salary negotiation
  • Freelancing
  • Ongoing skill building

Ideal candidates have:

• Hands-on journalism experience
• Prior coaching or teaching experience
• A clear, structured approach to helping clients grow both their craft and their career

Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every client.

Qualifications

• Hands-on journalism experience
• Prior coaching or teaching experience
• Clear, structured approach to client development

Requirements

• Ability to teach various journalism skills
• Experience in career coaching for journalists
• Flexibility in setting hours and rates

Benefits

• Chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
• Collaborative, high-energy environment where contributions have a direct impact
• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

Company Description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.