Freelance Multimedia Journalist - Hyperlocal News

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

News 12 is seeking an assertive, self-starting Freelance Multimedia Journalist to generate, shoot, write and present stories for TV and digital platforms. You will develop sources, pursue leads and craft local stories with a hyper-local lens for all platforms including social media.

The ideal candidate should generate ideas, edit clearly using non-linear systems, and maintain contacts while adapting to breaking news and community issues. Evening/weekend shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred.
• One year full-time professional news reporting experience preferred.
• 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.

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.

Skills

News reporting

Editing

Video shooting

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Social media storytelling

Independent work

Interviewing

Web writing

Story development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Job description

News 12 is seeking an assertive, self-starting Freelance Multimedia Journalist to generate, shoot, write and present stories for TV and digital platforms. You will develop sources, pursue leads and craft local stories with a hyper-local lens for all platforms including social media.

The ideal candidate should generate ideas, edit clearly using non-linear systems, and maintain contacts while adapting to breaking news and community issues. Evening/weekend shifts may apply.