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, motivated, 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.
The base salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events.
For this position, we are looking for a candidate who will:
The right candidate will have:
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.
Advance Local Media is 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.
As home to some of the nation’s top local media groups, software and data platforms, and marketing agencies, Advance Local strives to make a positive and lasting impact in the communities we serve. A company grounded with rich history and driven by creative innovation, Advance Local’s mission is to strengthen and empower the communities we serve. Our media groups include Advance Ohio, Alabama Media Group, Advance Media New York, MassLive Media, MLive Media Group, NJ Advance Media, PA Media Group, and Staten Island Media Group.
We believe in our brands, our values, and each other and are united by our shared goals, culture of creative innovation and commitment to our communities we’ve been serving for more than a century.
We're part of Advance, a private, family-owned business that owns, operates and invests in companies spanning media, entertainment, technology, communications, education and other promising growth sectors. Their mission is to build the value of the company over the long-term by fostering growth and innovation across their diversified portfolio. Advance’s portfolio of exceptional companies includes Condé Nast, Advance Local, Stage Entertainment, The IRONMAN Group, American City Business Journals, Leaders Group, Turnitin, and POP. Advance is also among the largest shareholders in Charter Communications, Warner Bros. Discovery and Reddit.
For more details, please visit AdvanceLocal.com.
