Managing Editor

Date Posted	December 22, 2025
Industry	Digital Media
Specialty	Politics
Remote / Telecommute	Hybrid
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	$75,000 to $80,000

Description:

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.

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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 njstatehousenews@gmail.com. Please use the subject line “Managing Editor.” Applications will be considered on a rolling basis beginning Dec. 22.