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About the Role
News 12 is seeking an assertive, self-starting Multimedia Journalist to generate story ideas, develop sources, pursue leads, and produce and present stories and other content for all platforms, including social media. This role is for motivated local journalists willing to dive deeply into community issues and cover stories that matter.
Responsibilities
- Generate story ideas, develop sources, maintain contacts, pursue leads, produce and present stories and other content for all platforms including social media.
- Shoot, write and edit clearly and creatively.
- Operate assigned camera and editing gear.
- Gather information, video content, interviews, and other elements necessary to produce thorough, high-quality news reports.
- Maintain a deep level of familiarity with hyper-local news events in order to generate original stories.
- Represent News 12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
- Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Write web/digital copy for all stories.
Requirements
- Ability to work independently in a one-person band, backpack, multimedia environment
- Ability to edit on non-linear systems i.e., Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
- Knowledge of local and national current events, newsmakers, and issues
- Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism
- Excellent news writing ability for all platforms including social media
- Proficiency in writing web/digital copy for all stories
- Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies
- Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high pressure situations
- Ability to create work that is unique, imaginative, and original
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence
- Ability to lift, carry and maneuver up to 40lbs
- Ability to work inside a climate-controlled office/studio environment and outside in all weather conditions including extremes in hot and cold temperature, wet or humid conditions
- Flexibility to work any assigned shift with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays; or longer shifts due to breaking news
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
- Do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.
Skills
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere
Location
- New York
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- One year full-time professional news reporting experience, preferred
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred
- Master's degree is a plus
Salary/Compensations
- $64,260.00 - $105,570.00 / year
About the Company
- News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey.
- News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
- The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
- Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.