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Producer & Digital Content Creator - WKXW-FM

*This is a full-time, in-office opportunity. * 

Be the Voice, Face, and Digital Pulse of Your Community:

Townsquare Media New Jersey, New Jersey 101.5 (WKXW-FM), is looking for a creative, digitally savvy Producer, Video & Digital Content Creator to support our on-air shows, video initiatives, and digital platforms.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced content environment and enjoys creating compelling experiences across radio, video, social media, podcasts, websites, and live events. You'll help shape the daily sound, visual storytelling, and digital presence of one of New Jersey's most influential media brands.

Whether you're producing great radio, capturing behind-the-scenes content, editing viral video clips, writing digital stories, or engaging listeners online, you'll play a key role in extending our content beyond the airwaves and growing audience engagement across platforms.

Why Townsquare Media?

Townsquare is a media, entertainment, and digital marketing solutions company dedicated to serving small and mid-sized markets across the U.S. We own and operate 354 radio stations and more than 400 local websites across 74 markets-including trusted Trenton stations.

We combine the power of local media with best-in-class digital solutions to help businesses grow-offering everything from broadcast and digital advertising to SEO, web design, and programmatic marketing.

What You'll Do:

As a Producer & Digital Content Creator, you'll play a key role in shaping the daily sound and digital presence of WKXW-FM. You'll engage audiences across on-air, online, social, and in the community by:

Video Production & Editing

• Edit and produce engaging video content from radio shows, podcasts, interviews, events, and original content for distribution across YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other digital platforms
• Create short-form and long-form video content, incorporating graphics, captions, branding, and motion elements to maximize audience engagement
• Capture behind-the-scenes content, interviews, community events, and special features while supporting podcast production and commercial creation

Content Creation & Distribution

• Support live, engaging on-air shows Monday through Friday, including content preparation, listener interaction, guest coordination, and potential on-air contributions
• Creating and publishing a minimum of two original local articles per day for the station website and mobile app
• Create, publish, and distribute compelling content across digital, social, video, podcast, and mobile platforms
• Represent the station through live broadcasts, remotes, promotions, community events, and listener-facing initiatives

Audience Growth

• Identify trending topics, compelling stories, and audience interests to develop content that informs, entertains, and drives engagement
• Monitor content performance and audience metrics to help grow the station's reach across on-air, digital, social, podcast, and video channels
• Stay ahead of emerging content trends, platforms, and best practices while recommending new opportunities to expand audience engagement and brand awareness

Collaboration

• Work closely with on-air talent, producers, programming, promotions, digital, and sales teams to execute integrated content initiatives and campaigns
• Assist with station activations, special projects, and content creation efforts across Townsquare Media New Jersey brands as needed
• Champion the station brand by building authentic relationships with listeners, partners, and community organizations

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience creating original written digital content
• Strong video editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut Pro, or similar platforms
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content trends, and audience engagement strategies
• Knowledge of audio editing, podcast production, and digital publishing best practices
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to connect authentically with listeners
• Knowledge of basic FCC rules and regulations
• Solid understanding of current events and various formats
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Comfort multitasking, meeting deadlines, and working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate control boards, remote broadcast equipment, and related production tools
• Willingness to quickly learn and become proficient in NexGen and Adobe Audition
• Public speaking confidence and comfort interacting with listeners, clients, and partners
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize effectively
• High School Diploma (required)
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and vehicle (required)

What's In It for You?

We offer a supportive environment where talent is developed and growth is encouraged:

• Competitive salary + bonus program + endorsement revenue opportunities (your influence = your upside)
• 3 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company-provided laptop
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunities for upward mobility within a growing media organization
• Company discounts
• Volunteer Time Off-give back to your community
• And much more...

Think You Have What It Takes? Apply Today!

TOWNSQUARE MEDIA BROADCASTING, LLC MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. 

Townsquare Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Townsquare Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Townsquare Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Townsquare Media's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.