Anchor - MMJ

Optimum • New York, NY

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About The Position

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 SummaryThe Anchor – Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) is responsible for generating story ideas, gathering information, producing and presenting stories and other content for all platforms including social media and in a manner that is clear, relevant and meaningful to news consumers for a portion of the work week. For the remainder of the work week, be a primary Multimedia Journalist reporting 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum four years full-time professional news experience
• Maintain professional personal appearance
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift

Responsibilities

• Develop sources, maintain contacts and pursue leads to create original stories.
• Gather information, video content, interviews, and other elements necessary to produce thorough, high-quality news reports.
• Shoot, write and edit clearly and creatively.
• Present well-written, fully documented and creatively produced news stories, series and documentaries for all platforms including social media.
• Represent News 12 positively in the community in a courteous and professional manner.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Coach and train as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees