Careers

Citizen Media Group is an IRS-registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which serves as the go-to voice for how to live well and do good in Philadelphia across its two publications: The Philadelphia Citizen and Philadelphia magazine.

Philadelphia magazine is a trusted chronicler of life in and around America’s greatest city that celebrates the people, places, history, food, culture and vibrant communities that make up our region. The Philadelphia Citizen uses solutions journalism, thought-leader events and calls to action to revive democracy and citizenship in the American city where they were born.

Our team is curious, collaborative, and driven by continuous improvement — we embrace change, solve problems without blame, and move work forward with urgency, optimism, and accountability. We care deeply about serving our audience and our city, and value teammates who communicate with transparency and respect, assume good intentions, and are committed to making Philadelphia better through their work.

CURRENT OPENINGS

FREELANCE WRITERS: We are always looking for experienced Philadelphia-based reporters who are critical thinkers with a passion for telling stories that are civic-minded, problem-solving, contextual, and smart. Please send a CV, a brief email about why you want to contribute to our journalism with samples of relevant work to edit@thephiladelphiacitizen.org.

The Philadelphia Citizen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Philadelphia Citizen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Philadelphia Citizen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment.

Advertising Terms

We do not accept political ads, issue advocacy ads, ads containing expletives, ads featuring photos of children without documented right of use, ads paid for by PACs, and other content deemed to be partisan or misaligned with our mission. The Philadelphia Citizen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization and all affiliate content will be nonpartisan in nature. Advertisements are approved fully at The Citizen's discretion. Advertisements and sponsorships have different tax-deductible eligibility.

Photo and video disclaimer for attending Citizen events

By entering an event or program of The Philadelphia Citizen, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with The Philadelphia Citizen and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.