Freelance Multimedia Journalist: Hyperlocal News & Social

News 12; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

News 12 is seeking a Freelance Multimedia Journalist to develop story ideas, build sources, pursue leads and produce content for all platforms, including social media. The role requires shooting, writing and editing, and presenting stories with a local lens for our Long Island communities.

The ideal candidate will generate original local stories, operate camera and editing gear, and deliver high-quality reports in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Proficiency in writing web/digital copy for all stories.

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 to generate original stories.
• Represent News 12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Write web/digital copy for all stories.

Skills

Story ideas

Source development

News writing

Quick deadline pressure

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Job description

News 12 is seeking a Freelance Multimedia Journalist to develop story ideas, build sources, pursue leads and produce content for all platforms, including social media. The role requires shooting, writing and editing, and presenting stories with a local lens for our Long Island communities.

The ideal candidate will generate original local stories, operate camera and editing gear, and deliver high-quality reports in a fast-paced environment.