Local Editor (NJ)

Description:

About Patch

Patch is recognized as a leading provider of local news and information, serving over 1,200 communities across the United States. We are a mission-driven organization with an entrepreneurial culture that rewards creative self-starters and is committed to success.

About You

Covering community news isn't just a job for you, it's a calling. From city council to main street businesses, you believe telling people what they need to know about what's happening locally is the most important job in journalism. You work hard, move fast, follow effective routines — and you've got a great sense of humor.

If this describes you, we need you at Patch! We are looking for reporters to cover local community news sites in New Jersey. Patch is a remote newsroom; you'd be joining a team of other remote journalists.

Patch editors are:

• strong reporters and writers
• curious about their communities and eager to tell the stories that matter
• independent - they know what stories to report without someone telling them what they should cover
• adept practitioners of social media and SEO
• enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, innovative, and willing to learn

Most important skills to have:

• Experience covering breaking news.
• Strong writing and reporting skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and understanding of SEO principles to promote content and maximize audience engagement.
• An innate curiosity about local news and a passion for storytelling.
• Able to collaborate effectively within a team.

Nice to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $58,000, commensurate with talent and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Ancillary benefits
• 401(k)
• Unlimited discretionary time off (DTO)
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Paid parental leave
• Annual growth and development reviews
• Training and mentorship

For consideration, please email your resume to jobs@patch.com.

Patch serves our communities by providing trustworthy local journalism, covering the most important issues, and celebrating the people and stories that make each town unique. Patch favors talent, drive, diversity and capacity to grow over credentials and homogeneity.

Patch Media is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment to equality extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and general treatment.