Trending Politics & Media Reporter
Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.
Are you a politics and news junkie who is plugged into the daily conversation about the current presidential administration?
Do you mainline the latest debates and sound bites on “Fox and Friends,” “Squawk Box” and the Sunday morning talk shows?
Are Joe Rogan, Megyn Kelly and the Meidas Brothers at the top of your podcast most played list?
Are you able to see issues from multiple points of view, and explain with clarity competing sides of political arguments?
And can you write tightly, with lightning speed and an engaging, authoritative voice?
NJ Advance Media is searching for an enthusiastic, self-starting, digitally savvy Trending Politics & Media Reporter to help us build on our already expansive reach. The perceptive reporter will be able to spot hot political and news stories and post quickly, while also smartly turning that buried news nugget or podcast comment into an engaging post with a compelling and irresistible headline.
While the position will concentrate on politics, media and news (local and national), the ideal candidate will be versatile enough to write on pop culture, entertainment, sports and weather — or any topic that will create high-interest posts to reach new readers. Given the round-the-clock nature of our current news cycle, the position will require a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
The base salary range is $57,000 - $63,000 per year.
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Strong writing skills with a command of grammar and AP style
Clever SEO skills that will adapt to moving goal posts
The ability to perform and adapt under pressure
Exceptional time management and organizational skills and the ability to work independently
Familiarity with Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Truth Social and other social media platforms
A commitment to fairness, professionalism, ethics and diversity
You should apply if you have:
A degree in journalism, English or communications, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Minimum 2 years of journalism experience with a proven ability in reporting and writing;
A fluency in SEO, Google Trends and keywords;
A passion for informing readers with an ability to expand the reach of stories and grow online audience;
The ability to work independently under deadline pressure and prioritize appropriately;
A solid understanding of news writing, journalistic ethics and story structure;
The poise and organization to handle multiple tasks at once at a fast-moving pace;
A competitive nature and mindset
To be considered for the position, please submit a resume, a cover letter that shows off your writing skills and links to five relevant clips.
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 Hunterdon County Democrat, 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.