The founder of a pioneer non-profit local journalism organization will step down as executive director in September.
Amanda Richardson launched the Corporation for New Jersey Local Media in 2020 with a vision to revive local media by putting it back in the hands of the communities it serves. Over the past five years, Richardson helped convert that vision into an ambitious nonprofit news effort serving 51 municipalities that has served as a national model.
Under Richardson’s leadership, CNJLM successfully facilitated the community purchase of the New Jersey Hills Media Group, transitioned the West Essex Tribune to nonprofit ownership, and built the state’s largest nonprofit network of local news publications.
“Amanda has brought passion, insight, and an unwavering commitment to the belief that local journalism is essential to democracy,” said board chair Lisa Bhimani. “She leaves CNJLM stronger than ever and ready to move confidently into its next chapter.”
As CNJLM seeks a new executive director, the interim, day-to-day operations at New Jersey Hills Media Group will be overseen by Chief Operating Officer Jerry O’Donnell and Executive Editor Joe Territo.
“This work has never been more urgent,” Richardson wrote in a farewell column. “I’m proud of what we’ve built together, and I’m confident that CNJLM’s best days are still ahead.”
In 2020, Richardson sought a seat on the Harding Township Committee.
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