Advance Local is hiring: Story Producer in New York

Overview
Headline Studio

is seeking a skilled

Story Producer

to help research, develop, and produce compelling, narrative-driven projects based on the award-winning journalism from Advance Local’s newsrooms. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about turning deeply reported stories into derivatives across film, television, and audio.

The base salary range is $90,000 - $95,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and shape stories inspired by reporting from Advance Local’s newsrooms around the country

Collaborate with the team to develop storylines, characters, and narrative structure

Assist in all aspects of story production from concept development through delivery

Coordinate tasks, deadlines, and content flow using Asana

Prepare pitch and production materials

Use WordPress to design, publish, and update content

Support multimedia efforts using AI tools and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, or Acrobat)

Craft clear, compelling synopses, treatments, and story pitches

Ensure alignment with Advance Local’s journalistic standards

Work closely with newsroom editors, journalists, creative teams, and external partners

Communicate effectively to meet goals and deadlines

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, film/TV production, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience

Minimum five years’ experience, including background in entertainment storytelling or journalism

Strong writing skills with proven ability to translate reported facts into engaging narratives

Proficiency with WordPress, AI tools, Asana, and Adobe Creative Cloud

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple projects at once

Passion for journalism, storytelling, and connecting audiences with meaningful content

Background in entertainment storytelling or journalism is a plus

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