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Base pay range

$64,260.00/yr - $105,570.00/yr

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.

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

News 12 is looking for an aggressive, self-starting Multimedia Journalist. The ideal candidate should be able to generate story ideas, develop sources, pursue leads, produce and present stories and other content for all platforms including social media. We're looking for motivated local journalists willing to dive deeply into community issues and do 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.
• Expected to write web/digital copy for all stories.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Master's degree is a plus
• Minimum one year full-time professional news reporting experience
• Ability to work independently in a one-man band, backpack, multimedia environment
• Ability to edit on non-linear systems i.e., Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier
• 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
• Expected to write 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
• Valid driver's license with good driving record
• 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
  
  

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.

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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 $64,260.00 - $105,570.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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