Join the Sedona Direct Team
Join Sedona Direct, an independent local news publication dedicated to informing residents across Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, Oak Creek Canyon, and the entire Verde Valley. We seek passionate individuals committed to vital community journalism, focused on the issues shaping our unique communities.
Why Work at Sedona Direct?
Working at Sedona Direct offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the communities we serve. Our team plays an essential role in covering critical local issues, from city hall decisions and school board proceedings to housing developments, environmental stewardship of the trails, and vital public safety updates. We are committed to fostering an informed public in Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, and the wider Verde Valley, ensuring residents have access to the news that shapes their daily lives and futures. This is a chance to contribute meaningfully to independent, community-focused reporting.
We are a small local newsroom. Tell us what you would bring, and we will talk through how we can work together.
Open Positions
Sedona Direct is always seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team in delivering essential local journalism. We look for professionals who are passionate about the unique communities of Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, Oak Creek Canyon, and the broader Verde Valley. Whether your expertise lies in reporting on city hall, the schools, business and tourism, housing, public safety, or our precious outdoors and trails, we offer opportunities to contribute to our mission. Explore how your skills can help us continue to provide comprehensive, independent coverage that truly matters to our readers.
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 Sedona Direct.
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Sedona Direct is deeply committed to delivering essential, independent local journalism across Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, Oak Creek Canyon, and the entire Verde Valley. Our mission is to cover the city hall, schools, housing dynamics, the crucial short-term rental market, the trails, the surrounding forest, and critical issues like wildfire and flood season. We also aim to illuminate the daily lives of residents within this unique and vibrant visitor economy. We are always seeking talented individuals who are passionate about local issues and dedicated to serving these communities. If you possess a keen journalistic eye, strong reporting skills, or expertise in community engagement, and share our commitment to in-depth, responsible coverage, we encourage you to connect with us. Even if you don't see a specific position advertised that perfectly matches your aspirations and abilities, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are continuously building our team and are eager to discover new voices and skills that can contribute to our vital work. Send your resume and a letter of interest to [email protected], detailing how your unique talents can help us further our mission for the Sedona and Verde Valley communities. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your potential contributions.