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Managing Editor

New Jersey
Managing Editor The NJ State House News Service — a teaching newsroom — is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic editor to manage and mentor a small but productive team of young journalists. We are a nonprofit media organization dedicated to training the next generation of journalists. We report on state government and politics in a timely and accurate manner, collaborating with colleges and universities to find outstanding candidates for our program. We distribute our content to a statewide network of media partners and platforms. We are looking for a motivated, self-directed editor who is comfortable running a small newsroom in a very hands-on way. We are looking for a sharp word editor who is enthusiastic about digital content; a deep knowledge of the State House and New Jersey politics; and the ability to connect what happens in Trenton to the daily lives of people. This is a grant-funded position that reports to the editor and directs the work of six to eight part-time student journalists throughout the year. What we offer

  • A positive work environment

  • Hybrid schedule (two days per week in Trenton)

  • A collaborative mind set

  • A cooperative and respectful newsroom

  • Strong Benefits

  • Health insurance reimbursement

  • Flexible work hours

  • Abundant PTO — including four weeks during the summer

  • A competitive salary

  • $70,000-$80,000 annually

The ideal candidate would have

  • Five years of journalism experience, including entry level editing roles.

  • Impeccable news judgment and a commitment to news coverage that engages audiences.

  • A commitment to the highest standards of journalistic ethics and integrity; delivering content that is accurate, fair, and nonpartisan.

  • Enthusiasm for all content formats, including videos and podcasting.

  • The ability to manage multiple reporters and stories with positivity, humor and empathy.

  • Experience covering legislative and executive branches of government, with an extensive network of government contacts.


Duties of the position

  • Work with reporters to produce and edit content.

  • Assign and track stories as warranted.

  • Maintain a weekly news budget and handle copy flow.

  • Identify multimedia content opportunities, including video, audio, photos, and graphics.

  • Develop teaching and mentorship opportunities internally.

  • Produce a weekly newsletter highlighting the News Service’s work.

  • Work occasional odd or late-night hours.

How to apply Send a cover letter, a resume with three references and any links/clips you would like considered to [email protected] . Please use the subject line “Managing Editor.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning Dec. 22.
Posted 2025-12-22

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