Lookout Local
Santa Cruz, CA
About Lookout Local Lookout is building the next generation of local news—independent, digital-first, community-rooted, and financially sustainable. We are a modern replacement for the legacy newspaper: mission-driven, membership-supported, and built to reach a significant majority of each community we serve. Lookout’s ambition extends beyond traditional news consumption. We aim to become each community’s trusted metro information center—the place people turn to daily not only for journalism, but for answers, guidance, context, and practical help navigating local life. Our product ecosystem is intentionally broad and evolving. Today it includes browser experiences (desktop and mobile), native apps, newsletters, and live events. Next up: a local Answer Engine (Ask Lookout) and a growing suite of AI-assisted products designed to deepen engagement, expand reach, and unlock new revenue opportunities—while strengthening local journalism. About the role...