News 12 Multimedia Journalist - Freelance

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 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 assertive, self-starting Freelance 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.
• Write web/digital copy for all stories.

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
• 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
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence.
• 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.

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 $57,802.00 - $94,960.00 / 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.