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Hours Part-time
Location New York, NY
New York, New York

About this job

SUMMARY

Reports on community news and sports in Staten Island and Queens. Enterprises, shoots, writes and edits packages for air as well as vosots for anchors to read.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Reporting
  • Strong News judgment.
  • Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.
  • Organizes material, determines emphasis, and writes packages and vosot according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
  • Develops sources and contacts for story development.
  • Make decisive and accurate judgments for story and personal safety.
Camera and Field Operations
  • Shoots video to illustrate stories.
  • Edits videos for broadcast.
  • Drives to News locations.
  • Checks and maintains equipment.
  • Ability to lift and carry at least 70lbs.
Presentation Skills
  • Appears on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration.
  • Occasionally represents station at other events.
Preparation
  • Strong knowledge Queens and Staten Island including hyper-local sports news, politics, events and history.
  • Ability to cover breaking news for 24 hour news cycle.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Journalism/Communication or relevant experience.
  • Minimum one year of experience working in news required. Previous on air experience preferred.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only applicants who apply online at will be considered.


Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D.