Career Office Hour: Finding opportunities in audience and engagement journalism

The National Press Club Journalism Institute will host its fourth virtual Career Office Hour of the year on Tuesday, July 7, at noon ET. The event will focus on how journalists can build careers and thrive in audience and engagement teams for newsrooms. 

Featured speakers include Molly Stier, coordinating editor of audience engagement for MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) and T.J. Ortenzi, deputy managing editor of audience and digital for The Baltimore Banner and previously a senior engagement editor for The Washington Post.

Attendees will learn what types of jobs exist within the broad spectrum of audience and engagement journalism — including social media and newsletter production, subscriber growth, and more. Plus, you’ll discover ways to stay motivated among trends in hiring and which skills are worth gaining or adapting to match real-world opportunities.

Whether you’re new to journalism — or an experienced reporter or editor looking to pivot to audience and engagement-focused roles — this office-hour-themed session will help answer your questions and offer practical advice on applying to jobs.

About the NPCJI office hour series:

The National Press Club Journalism Institute is hosting free monthly office hours for job seekers, those interested in networking, and media professionals hoping to boost their job-search skills throughout 2026.

On the first Tuesday of each month, the Institute will host media employers, recruiters, or editors who will share tips on what makes a strong candidate and answer job seekers’ questions.

Monthly topics explore careers in social media and engagement, business and tech journalism, sports journalism, and more — and topics will be shared as guest speakers are confirmed. The hour-long sessions take place via Zoom and offer community, encouragement, and practical advice for job-seekers at all career levels.