Story Producer

Advance Media•New York, NY

8d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Background in entertainment storytelling or journalism is a plus

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.