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Advance Local · 19 hours ago

Social Media Producer

positionIselin, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$50K/yr - $55K/yr
date0+ years exp

Advance Local is seeking a Social Media Producer to enhance their journalism and storytelling across social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This role focuses on creating engaging content, sourcing user-generated material, and adapting to trends while collaborating with newsroom teams.

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Responsibilities

Produce daily feed posts and Stories for Facebook and Instagram
Source, vet, and secure permission for user-generated content from the community
Write accurate, compelling captions optimized for reach and engagement
Monitor trends, breaking news, and viral formats and adapt them quickly
Appear on camera when appropriate to film short-form vertical videos
Track performance and use basic metrics to inform future content
Collaborate with reporters, editors, and video teams across the newsroom

Qualification

Social media content creationVideo editing skillsFacebook/InstagramUser-generated content sourcingShort-form video experienceCuriosityEagerness to learnCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

0–2 years of experience creating content for social platforms (internships, freelance, or personal accounts count)
Strong understanding of Facebook and Instagram, especially Reels and Stories
Comfort communicating with users and creators for user-generated content
Sound news judgment paired with a social-native voice
Basic video editing skills on mobile
Comfortable on camera — or excited to become comfortable
Organized, curious, and eager to learn
This job requires reliable transportation to meet with sources or cover events

Preferred

Experience with short-form vertical video (Reels, TikTok, Shorts) and familiarity with social analytics tools or dashboards will give you a head start
Interest in pro/college sports, news, or pop culture combined with a social portfolio that you're proud of are a plus

Company

Advance Local

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Advance Local Media is one of the largest media groups in the United States, which operates the leading news and information companies in more than 20 cities, reaching 52+ million people monthly with our quality, real-time journalism and community engagement.
dateFounded in 1922
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.advancelocal.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Caroline Harrison
Chief Executive Officer
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Mark DeTroia
CIO (Advance Local, Inc)
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