Join the Boone Source Team
Join Boone Source in delivering essential local news to the High Country communities of Boone and Watauga County. We seek dedicated individuals passionate about accurate reporting and informing our neighbors on the issues that shape their lives. Contribute to vital coverage of town decisions, community events, and local developments.
Why Work at Boone Source?
Working at Boone Source means becoming an integral part of the vibrant High Country community. Our commitment to independent local journalism helps inform residents across Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and Watauga County about the developments, decisions, and events affecting their daily lives. You will contribute to critical coverage of topics ranging from Appalachian State University affairs and Watauga County Schools news to local government actions and public safety updates. This work offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference by ensuring transparency and fostering connection within the place we call home.
We are a small local newsroom. Tell us what you would bring, and we will talk through how we can work together.
Open Positions
Boone Source offers engaging opportunities for individuals dedicated to journalistic excellence and community service. We invite you to explore roles that support our mission of providing timely and accurate local news to the High Country. Our coverage spans a wide array of crucial beats, including town and county government, Appalachian State University, Watauga County Schools, business and tourism trends, public safety incidents, community events, and vital updates on weather and roads. We seek talented professionals who are eager to contribute their skills to an independent publication committed to informing the residents of Boone and Watauga County.
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 Boone Source.
Apply Now
Thank you for considering a career with Boone Source. We are dedicated to delivering vital local news and information to the communities of Boone and Watauga County in the North Carolina High Country. Our mission is to cover the stories that matter most to our neighbors, from town and county government decisions to the latest updates from Appalachian State University, Watauga County Schools, and the evolving landscape of local business and tourism. We also focus on public safety, sports, community events, and the crucial issues of housing and growth. We are always seeking talented individuals who are passionate about local journalism and committed to serving our readers with accuracy, depth, and integrity. If you are a curious, detail-oriented professional with a strong interest in the High Country and a desire to contribute to essential community reporting, we encourage you to connect with us. Even if you don't see an immediate opening that perfectly matches your skills and aspirations, please share your resume and a cover letter with us. We are continuously looking for exceptional people to join our team and help us grow. You can send your application or any inquiries to [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you.