Reporter, South Jersey

Montclair State University; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Montclair State University seeks a Reporter, South Jersey to cover communities and affairs across Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, and surrounding counties. You will develop original stories reflecting local concerns and file content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

You will pitch story ideas, conduct interviews, shoot, write, and edit video packages, file on deadline, and collaborate with editors, while representing the station at community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or related field.
• At least three years of video-based reporting experience including field reporting.
• Ability to shoot and edit video content for broadcast and digital delivery.
• Valid NJ driver's license.
• Experience with digital and social media storytelling.
• Knowledge of South Jersey communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch South Jersey beat story ideas.
• Conduct on-camera and off-camera interviews with sources and community members.
• Shoot, write, and edit video packages for broadcast and digital delivery.
• File content for daily newscasts and digital platforms on deadline.
• Cover breaking news, government meetings, and community events in South Jersey.
• Collaborate with producers and editors on story development.
• Contribute to digital and social media content, including short-form video.
• Represent NJ PBS at community events in the South Jersey area.
• May substitute-anchor on news programs as needed.

Skills

Video reporting

Story pitching

Interviews (on/off camera)

Video shooting & editing

Digital & social media storytelling

Deadline delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the News Director, the Reporter, South Jersey covers news, communities, and affairs in southern New Jersey, including Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, and Gloucester counties. This individual develops original stories reflecting the distinct character and concerns of South Jersey communities and files content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and pitch story ideas from the South Jersey beat.
• Conduct on‑camera and off‑camera interviews with sources, officials, and community members.
• Shoot, write, and edit video packages for broadcast and digital delivery.
• File content for daily newscasts and digital platforms on deadline.
• Cover breaking news, government meetings, community events, and enterprise stories across the coverage area.
• Cultivate source relationships with officials, community leaders, and organizations in South Jersey.
• Contribute to digital and social media content, including short‑form video and social posts.
• Collaborate with producers and editors on story development and editorial priorities.
• Contribute to the booking of guests and interview subjects.
• May substitute‑anchor on news programs from time to time as needed.
• Represent NJ PBS at community events in the South Jersey coverage area.
• Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of video‑based reporting experience, including field reporting, and clip and package production.
• Ability to shoot and edit video content for broadcast and digital delivery.
• Valid NJ driver’s license.
• Experience with digital and social media storytelling.
• Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of South Jersey communities, institutions, and regional issues.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range $70,000.00-$85,000.00 annually. The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity. Additional information can be found on the website at www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Inclusion Statement

Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.

Title IX & 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/