Special Events Coordinator - Freelance

Optimum • Town of Oyster Bay, 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 Special Events Coordinator - Freelance represents News 12 at local key community events of all different sizes throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. This role serves as an organized, detail-oriented liaison for our news organization and the communities we serve. Represents News 12 with the utmost professionalism and provides a positive experience to our viewers.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Outgoing/friendly personality
• Clean/neat appearance
• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence
• Ability to take photos /videos with phone
• Availability on weekends and nights
• Willing to travel within the tri-state area
• Ability to communicate effectively with superior relationship building skills
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds

Nice To Haves

• Social media skills a plus
• Knowledge of News 12 talent and programming a plus

Responsibilities

• Sets up booths at various events.
• Willing to travel within the tri-state area.
• Responsible for the positive engagement with our viewers during community events.
• Sets up table and hands out giveaway items.
• Takes photos at events for use on social media.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed