Freelance Multimedia Journalist: Hyperlocal Storyteller

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

Job summary

News 12 is seeking an assertive Freelance Multimedia Journalist to generate story ideas, develop sources, pursue leads, and present stories for all platforms, including social media. The ideal candidate will dive deeply into community issues and create stories that matter.

The role requires the ability to shoot, write, and edit, operate camera gear, and maintain a deep familiarity with local events. Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications is preferred; driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Master's degree is a plus.
• One year full-time professional news reporting experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a one-person band, backpack, multimedia environment.
• Knowledge of local and national current events, newsmakers, and issues.

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas, develop sources, maintain contacts, pursue leads, produce and present stories 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 to produce thorough, high-quality news reports.
• Maintain 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

Multimedia reporting

News writing

Social media production

Live reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications

Master's degree

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Job description

News 12 is seeking an assertive Freelance Multimedia Journalist to generate story ideas, develop sources, pursue leads, and present stories for all platforms, including social media. The ideal candidate will dive deeply into community issues and create stories that matter.

The role requires the ability to shoot, write, and edit, operate camera gear, and maintain a deep familiarity with local events. Bachelor's in Journalism or Communications is preferred; driver's license required.