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Job Description

_Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve._

News moves fast in New Jersey — and so do we. **NJ Advance Media** is seeking a sharp, energetic, and decisive **Managing Producer** **of News** to join one of the biggest and busiest teams in our newsroom.

You’ll be part of a dynamic group of managing producers who lead fast-paced, high-volume coverage of the stories people in New Jersey are talking about every day.

As a Managing Producer, you’ll oversee a team of reporters covering everything from major breaking news events to quick-turn updates across a wide range of topics, from public safety and local news, to real estate and retail, to transportation and weather. You’ll be expected to move fast, jump on developments as they unfold and make quick calls on coverage priorities.

You’ll also play a role in developing reporters, spotting trends others miss, and ensuring our reporting goes beyond the headlines with deeper dives and follow-ups.

This is an exciting opportunity for an editor who understands the nuances of New Jersey and knows what makes a great digital story.

This is a hybrid role that requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events, as well as occasional travel to our Woodbridge, NJ office.

The base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year.

For this position, we are looking for a candidate who will:

+ Work closely with early-career reporters to help them develop

+ Be able to see beyond the quick-turn breaking news story to spot trends and opportunities for short and long-term enterprise

+ Thrive under pressure and be capable of prioritizing multiple demands

+ Craft headlines, thumbnails, and content with audience engagement in mind

+ Be comfortable in a post-newspaper world and encourage innovation and experimentation

+ Partner with other newsroom leaders, including those in video, social, trending, and AI innovation teams

+ Demonstrate passion for the business of journalism and the evolving future of local news

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

+ A minimum of five years' of relevant experience

+ A strong grasp of journalistic ethics, news structure, and compelling storytelling

+ Track record of mentoring and coaching reporters

+ Experience shaping coverage that performs across platforms and connects with a digital audience

+ Knowledge of best practices in digital publishing, including headlines, SEO, social media, and audience engagement

+ Familiarity with tools for content management, analytics, and social listening

+ Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

+ Deep understanding of New Jersey’s communities and issues is a strong plus

This role is a chance to help shape the future of news in New Jersey. You’ll be a key part of a newsroom committed to excellence, innovation, and impact — at a time when trusted, local journalism matters more than ever.

Additional Information

Advance Local Media offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package with affordable options for your healthcare including medical, dental and vision plans, mental health support options, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a competitive 401(k) plan to help plan for your future, generous paid time off, paid parental and caregiver leave and an employee assistance program to support your work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, as well as flexible holidays to honor cultural diversity.

NJ Advance Media is a part of Advance Local Media, one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is built upon the values of Integrity, Customer-first, Inclusiveness, Collaboration and Forward-looking. For more information about Advance Local, please visit www.advancelocal.com .

NJ Advance Media is a company positioned for the future. We embrace the rapidly evolving digital landscape and are committed to developing new solutions across current and emerging media to help advertisers grow their businesses. In addition to flexible advertising opportunities with powerful media vehicles that we represent, we offer custom digital solutions from web and mobile site development, to a sophisticated array of search and social media optimization and targeted display solutions to reach audiences on all platforms.

Our focus is on developing a real-time approach to reporting news, sports and entertainment content for consumption across all platforms and devices throughout New Jersey and Easton, PA. On nj.com and lehighvalleylive.com, we ensure the communities we serve have 24/7 access to the news and information that's most relevant locally, regionally and beyond. Our quality journalism and in-depth coverage is provided locally in The Star-Ledger, The Times of Trenton, South Jersey Times and The Express-Times.

_Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law._

_If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information._

Advance Local Media does not provide sponsorship for work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.