News 12 Anchor - Freelance

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

News 12 is an award-winning hyper-local news station serving Long Island and surrounding areas. The Freelance Anchor is the primary presenter of stories for all platforms, including social media, delivering clear, engaging content that meets News 12 standards.

The role requires strong on-air presence, ability to deliver under deadline pressure, and the talent to develop sources, write compelling copy, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary newsroom.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years full-time professional news experience including eight years anchoring experience preferred.
• Creative partnering and exceptional ability to build and lead teams.
• Excellent organization, time management, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Present news across streaming, digital, and social platforms in a dynamic, engaging style.
• Deliver credible, knowledgeable reporting on local and national events.
• Develop sources and pursue leads for original stories.
• Write and edit copy for multiple platforms with accuracy and clarity.
• Work cooperatively with producers, reporters, editors, and technical teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Career Opportunities: News 12 Anchor - Freelance (12561)

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news stationcovering 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

The Freelance Anchor is a primary presenter of stories and other content for all platforms, including social media, in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. Ensure all content meets News 12 network standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

Responsibilities

• Present news across streaming, digital, and social platforms in a dynamic, engaging style that resonates with audiences. Skilled at presenting using an engaging, conversational delivery.
• Deliver credible, knowledgeable reporting on both hyper-local issues and major national events, ensuring relevance and trust.
• Move beyond the traditional anchor desk to connect with viewers through stand-ups, explainers, and innovative storytelling approaches.
• Familiarity with digital storytelling tools, live streaming workflows, and social media engagement strategies.
• Collaborative newsroom mindset - comfortable working with producers, reporters, editors, and technical teams to support daily rundowns and special coverage.
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for multiple platforms.
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to connect authentically with audiences across streaming, digital, and broadcast platforms.
• Proven ability to perform under deadline pressure and pivot quickly during breaking news situations.
• Develop sources, maintain contacts, and pursue leads that result in original stories.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Represent News 12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Coach and train as required.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Act as a field Multimedia Journalist when assigned, bringing context and immediacy to developing stories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum ten years full-time professional news experience including eight years anchoring experience preferred
• Creative partnering
• Exceptional ability to build and lead teams
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Consistently inspires others to achieve excellence by acting as a role model
• Highly effective and proactive in coaching and training others
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to create a sense of teamwork in the presentation of news and other programming
• Maintain professional personal appearance as defined by News 12 management
• Excellent news judgment
• Extensive knowledge of local and national current events and history, newsmakers, and issues
• Valid driver's license with good driving record

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.

The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and 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 $76,933.00-$126,390.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.