Jim Beckerman is a Writer at The Record. He covers a diverse range of topics including arts and entertainment, culture and society, and the film industry, with a keen focus on journalism and media. Beckerman's work has been featured in notable publications such as USA TODAY, the Detroit Free Press, and the Journal News Media Group.
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Jim Beckerman's coverage is mainly focused on local entertainment and events, with a particular emphasis on holidays, music, and weather. Given this focus, he would likely be interested in pitches related to local events, concerts, holiday celebrations or relevant human interest stories taking place within the United States or specifically in New Jersey.
If you have unique or heartwarming stories related to community events during holidays or special occasions that stand out from the norm, they might catch Jim's attention. Additionally, if there are any unusual weather-related occurrences happening locally that tie into larger seasonal patterns or impacts on communities in his coverage area, these topics could also garner his interest.
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By: Jim Beckerman
On Tuesday April 28, sanitation worker Anthony Shandra of Parsippany was struck by a car and seriously injured while he was loading trash.
Hamburgers, no. Savory pie, peacock and mac & cheese, yes. The American menu of 1776 was somewhat — but not entirely — unfamiliar.
By: Adam Graham, Jim Beckerman
The sun is out, the grill is fired up, a cold beverage is in your hand.
By: Jim Beckerman
Yankee Doodle went to town, says the song. But he came from where? No verse tells us where the guy who rode the pony, with a feather in his cap, lived.
When you're hot you're hot. When you're not you're not. And this week — on the cusp of a heatwave that is supposed to take us to 100 degrees on Thursday and Friday — the forecast calls for a lot of hot.
By: Jim Beckerman
The heat is on. And "The USA TODAY March" — for the moment — is off. We're sorry, too.
By: Jim Beckerman
Sugarhill Gang, the Bergen County artists who launched hip-hop, perform July 4 at Overpeck Park. Some other acts have been postponed
By: Jim Beckerman, Gabe Hauari, Mike Snider
Potato salad is an essential at just about any potluck or backyard BBQ, but for the 4th of July, this red, white, and blue potato salad recipe is perfectly on theme thanks to a trio of red, Yukon Gold, and purple potatoes.
By: Jim Beckerman
When Loew's Jersey reopens in fall 2026 after a two-year, $130 million top-to-bottom restoration, it'll be a place for movies, rock bands and K-pop acts, comedy shows, theatrical and community events.
By: Jim Beckerman
You will not find gods, monsters or one-eyed giants in Sea Girt, New Jersey. Not on a typical beach day. But you will find Homer.
