Optimum is hiring: Sr. Special Projects Producer / Editor / Videographer in Beth

Sr. Special Projects Producer / Editor / Videographer
Location: Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand: News12

Requisition #: 11597

News12 is our award‑winning, hyper‑local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News12 New York is our national streaming service for regional news, weather and News12 originals.

If you’re committed to delivering high‑quality news and storytelling with a hyper‑local lens, we have positions available for both on‑ and off‑air talent with opportunities for development and growth.

Job Summary
News12 is looking for a creative, driven, and experienced Senior Special Projects Producer/Editor/Shooter to join our team. This individual will play an important role in both the development and execution of the network’s programming and strengthening its brand, with a focus on producing, shooting, and editing multi‑platform, audience‑driven long‑form content. The role will handle multiple projects with the Originals team and partner directly with the News and Marketing teams to ensure the creative vision for all content is realized in the end product and furthers the network’s mission statement. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, work well under pressure, and adhere to tight deadlines and established budgets. At the same time, you must be adaptable, flexible, and a team player who can mix easily and work effectively in our small, highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities

Create multi‑platform (linear, OTT, digital, social), audience‑driven content using compelling video and sound that maintains the voice of the network.

Develop and produce both small‑ and large‑scale shoots from pre‑production through post‑production and delivery while adhering to established budget.

Be an active participant in the storytelling process, including helping to develop story ideas, researching, and planning segments.

Be creative in new ways to produce and deliver content to viewers.

Capitalize on material from multi‑camera shoots including DSLR cameras, iPhones, GoPro video, and various other formats to elevate storytelling.

Coordinate and collaborate with multiple different departments, including news, programming, and marketing, to meet deliverable deadlines and expectations.

Adapt to ever‑changing industry technology.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Mass Communications, related field or equivalent experience.

5+ years of videography, producing, and editing experience in broadcast or cable television.

Strong proficiency in use of production equipment and editing software including, but not limited to, DSLR cameras, Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, audio mixing systems, and graphics integration.

Knowledge of production and post‑production techniques.

Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities at once and prioritize without jeopardizing deadlines.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to thrive and problem‑solve in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Technical proficiency with PCs and Macs.

Experience with Electronic News Production Systems (ENPS) preferred.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds of weight for an extended period of time and have physical ability to move quickly while carrying equipment when needed.

Drone pilot experience/licensing is a plus.

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.

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job‑related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $77,112.00–$126,684.00 per year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment at this time.

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