News 12 Multimedia Journalist

About the role

News 12 is an award‑winning, hyper‑local news station serving Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut, and New Jersey, with a national streaming service for regional news, weather, and originals. The station seeks an assertive, self‑starting Multimedia Journalist who can generate story ideas, develop sources, pursue leads, and produce and present stories across all platforms, including social media.

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas, develop sources, maintain contacts, and 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 for high‑quality news reports.
• Maintain deep familiarity with hyper‑local news events 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.
• Proficiency with non‑linear editing systems (e.g., Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere).
• Knowledge of local and national current events, newsmakers, and issues.
• Understanding 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.
• Familiarity with current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies.
• Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high‑pressure situations.
• Creative, imaginative, and original work production.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of residence.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 40 lb.
• Capability to work inside a climate‑controlled office/studio and outdoors in all weather conditions, including extremes of heat, cold, wet, or humidity.
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and longer shifts due to breaking news.

Pay

The starting pay range at the time of hire is $64,260.00 – $105,570.00 per year, based on skills and experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as required by breaking news.