Director of Local News and Sports

Camden, NJ
Camden News is seeking a Director of Local News and Sports to lead and manage the newsroom’s local news and high school sports coverage. The Director will oversee news and sports assignments, supervise staff, maintain high editorial standards, and foster strong community relationships. This role provides strategic direction to ensure content is accurate, relevant, and engaging. Responsibilities include setting editorial priorities, upholding journalistic standards, assigning, editing, and approving news and sports stories, as well as supervising, mentoring, and evaluating reporters and editors. The Director will oversee content accuracy, fairness, and completeness; direct the layout and production of sports and news sections; build relationships with local coaches, school officials, and community leaders; integrate multimedia elements into coverage; and represent the organization at events. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field—or equivalent experience—along with five or more years in news and/or sports journalism, including leadership roles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and editorial skills; possess knowledge of media law and ethical journalism; have experience with digital publishing and multimedia; and be flexible enough to work evenings and weekends and to travel locally. The benefits package includes paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, personal days, and parental leave to support a healthy work-life balance. Health, dental, vision, and additional insurance coverage are provided, along with long-term disability insurance and retirement plans. Employees have access to an Employee Assistance Program and behavioral health support, offering confidential resources for personal and professional challenges. This is a safety-sensitive position. Candidate must pass drug screening and background checks. Camden News is an equal opportunity organization and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Posted 2026-06-03

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