Job Description

Headline Studio is on the lookout for a talented Narrative Producer who is eager to research, develop, and create captivating, narrative-driven projects that stem from the award-winning journalism of Advance Local. If you're passionate about transforming in-depth stories into dynamic content across film, television, and audio, we want you!

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and research stories inspired by reporting from Advance Local's newsrooms nationwide.
• Collaborate with the team to craft storylines, character arcs, and narrative structures.
• Assist throughout the entire story production process, from concept to final delivery.
• Utilize Asana to manage tasks, deadlines, and ensure smooth content flow.
• Prepare engaging pitch materials and production documents.
• Design, publish, and maintain content using WordPress.
• Support multimedia projects with AI tools and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
• Write clear and compelling synopses, treatments, and story pitches.
• Uphold Advance Local's journalistic standards throughout the production process.
• Work closely with newsroom editors, journalists, creative teams, and external partners.
• Communicate effectively to ensure project goals and deadlines are met.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, film/TV production, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least five years of experience in storytelling within entertainment or journalism.
• Exceptional writing skills with a proven ability to turn factual reporting into engaging narratives.
• Proficiency in WordPress, AI tools, Asana, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to collaborate across departments.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated passion for journalism, storytelling, and connecting audiences with impactful content.
• Experience in entertainment storytelling or journalism is a plus.

Additional Information:

Advance Local Media values competitive pay and offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes affordable healthcare options like medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, fertility assistance, a robust 401k plan for future planning, generous paid time off, and paid parental and caregiver leave. We also provide an employee assistance program for work/life balance, optional legal assistance, life insurance options, and flexible holidays that celebrate cultural diversity.

As the in-house content marketing agency for Advance Local Media, Headline Studio combines consumer insights with journalistic expertise to create engaging and innovative content for brands and distributes it strategically to drive action and deliver comprehensive marketing solutions.

Advance Local Media is one of the largest media groups in the United States, operating leading news and information companies in over 20 cities, reaching more than 52 million people monthly through quality, real-time journalism and community engagement. Our company is founded on the values of Integrity, Customer First, Inclusiveness, Collaboration, and Forward Thinking.

Advance Local Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment process, please contact Human Resources to discuss your needs and provide your contact information.

Advance Local Media cannot sponsor work visas or employment authorization in the United States. Only candidates legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered for this position.