If you are a journalist (or sales pro) who values truth, Torah and Medinat Yisrael…
• Consider these job opportunities at The Jewish Star, New York’s trusted Jewish newspaper. Where journalistic and commerical integrity and a pursuit of truth combine with an adherence to Torah values and a love of Israel.
• Wear your Jewish Star proudly in a kosher environment. Help make journalism great again.
Latch your career to a rising Star!
The Jewish Star is a 22-year-old independent newspaper and website committed to high professional standards, serving diverse Modern Orthodox communities in Metropolitan New York (Long Island, Queens, Riverdale, Westchester, and Manhattan’s Upper West Side and Upper East Side).
The Jewish Star is part of the Richner Communications family, a 100-employee family-owned company that is a leader in digital marketing and in-person events. Richner publishes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press and dozens of community newspapers, websites and shopping guides on Long Island, and maintains its own printing operation, with offices in Garden City and Riverdale.
News Reporter (Aug 2024)
Cover community events, civic meetings, school news, local personalities, and a range of Jewish issues.
Reporting and writing experience (preferably news coverage) is required. An understanding of Jewish issues is a plus.
Position can be full-time, part-time or freelance. Full-time includes salary (starting at $34,000 to $38,000), paid holidays (including Jewish holidays), time off, medical and 401(k).
Alumni of our team's newsrooms have become news-media superstars in New York and throughout America. You will not find a better more professional growth opportunity in Jewish media in the New York area.
Send a cover note, resume and clips (or links) to: Jobs@TheJewishStar.com. In subject line, put: REPORTER
Editor (Aug 2024)
Expressions of interest should be submitted by September 15.
Our new editor will be responsible for expanding local news coverage, recruiting and managing staff and freelance contributors, and editing and enhaning material from The Star’s wire services — all while maintaining the highest Jewish and journalistic standards.
Full-time in-person or hybrid position (starting at $45k-$60k) offers Jewish holidays, vacation, health insurance, 401k.
Candidates should have news reporting and editing experience, an understanding of what interests Modern Orthodox Jewish communities, and a drive to excel in a professional, collegial environment.
Send a cover note, resume and clips (or links) to: Jobs@TheJewishStar.com. In subject line, put: EDITOR
Multimedia Sales (Aug 2024)
Selling advertising in The Jewish Star is just part of this job — which can be in person, hybrid, or remote.
Our staff’s toolkit includes an exceptionally broad range of products — whatever it takes to build business and increase revenue for our commercial and non-profit partners. We offer
- Religious and secular publications
- Websites
- Content generation and editing services
- In-person events
- Digital, email, radio and social media marketing
- Direct mail
- Commercial printing
- Local, regional, national and international reach
Employees are trained by the best in the business, in a supportive, collegial and kosher environment. These F/T positions offer competitive competition (salary and commission $40K-$90K) plus Jewish holidays, vacation, health insurance, 401k and more. Flexible or P/T schedules may be arranged.
Send a brief cover note and resume to Jobs@TheJewishStar.com. In subject line, put SALES
Delivery / Drivers (Aug 2024)
Help get the news out! Independent contractors deliver newspapers (The Jewish Star and others). No collections. Routes may be available in Nassau, Queens, Riverdale, Westchester and Western Suffolk.
Delivery days may include Wednesdays, Thursdays and early Fridays.
Email Jobs@TheJewishStar.com. In subject line, put DRIVERS
HS and college interns (Aug 2024)
First call for a school-year internship opportunity!
The Jewish Star accepts a select class of high school and college interns (during the school year and in the summer) for experiences in Editorial, Production, Art, Marketing, Sales, Photography, Website design and maintenance, and Social Media.
Internships are available in The Jewish Star offices in both Garden City and Riverdale.
Inquire by Sept. 15 for Fall 2024 semester.
Send resume and cover letter, citing area(s) of interest, school affiliation and preferred location (Garden City or Riverdale) to Jobs@TheJewishStar.com. In subject line, put INTERN