Sports Content Creator

Strengthening and empowering all of the communities we serve.

NJ.com is seeking a versatile Content Supervisor to help lead our award-winning high school sports staff.
In this role, you will manage day-to-day digital coverage decisions during business hours, working closely with reporters to identify trends and story opportunities as they break. We're looking for someone who has experience working in a fast-paced newsroom with a background in hands-on editing and management. Writing and reporting experience is preferred.
This role will require reliable transportation to cover events, close coordination with sources and staff across the state, and occasional night and weekend hours to support high school sports coverage.
Manage daytime coverage decisions, editing and directing reporters in real time as news breaks.
Be versed in digital journalism — identifying emerging trends and topics that merit deeper coverage.
Contribute deeper editing and idea-generation, working closely with other managers on the team.
Continue to produce your own reporting and writing alongside your management duties.
Managing Producer and fellow Content Supervisors to keep daytime and overnight coverage connected.
Help identify and develop reporters ready to take on more responsibility.
Support the broader team's push toward content that drives subscriptions and reader retention.
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 1 year of management experience or 3+ years in sports journalism with demonstrated leadership skills
A proven track record both writing and editing in a fast-paced newsroom.
Strong news judgment and an ability to identify trends and story opportunities quickly.
An ability to balance hands-on management with your own active reporting and writing.