2 Job Openings at NY1 News Spanish/English bilingual reporters needed
2 Job Openings at NY1 News
NY1 News is actively looking for Spanish/English bilingual applicants for two reporter positions – one in the Bronx, the other in Queens. Please circulate. Fuller job descriptions below.
—Angelo Falcón
For further information, contact Dan Jacobson, News Director, at dan.jacobson@ny1news.com
Video Journalist, Bronx – NY1 News Job
Date: Mar 7, 2012
Location: New York, NY, US
Posting Job Title: Video Journalist, Bronx – NY1 News
Requisition #: 134384BR
Posting Location: United States – New York – New York
Area of Interest: Editorial
Television/Programming
Cable Television Production
News Position Type: Full Time
SUMMARY
Responsible for the production and reporting of news related to the Bronx. Maintains contacts and assists in the coverage of stories affecting the borough. Interacts with anchors, reporters, news assistants and technical staff. Writes, edits and presents stories in a clear and concise fashion.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Story Production
– Enterprises, shoots, writes, and edits packages.
– Presents organized, understandable, topical and attention-grabbing stories.
– Reviews content of stories and checks for editorial mistakes, technical errors, and any and all elements needed to deliver quality packages and vosots.
– Communicates information to writers and news desk.
– Writes vosots and package leads for anchors.
– Develops sources and contacts for story development.
Camera and Field Operations
– Drives to scene of news events (must have valid driver’s license)
– Shoots all video for use in news packages
– Edits video for broadcast
Presentation Skills
– Gives live or on scene reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
– Occasionally represents station at other events.
– Fills in as Anchor if assigned.
Supervision (non-management)
– Monitors the work of news assistants.
– Provides feedback and information on stories related to the Bronx beat.
Other duties as assigned.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
– Must live in the Bronx
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/OR EXPERIENCE
– Bachelors Degree or relevant beat experience.
– Minimum of 2 years experience in news. On-air experience preferred.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only applicants who apply online at www.timewarnercable.com/careers will be considered.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D.
FCC Unit_TWC: NWNYC – Local News New York
Controlling Establishment ID: 00112 – NYC Wall
Job Segments: Audio Visual, Creative, Journalism, Publishing, TV
Video Journalist, Queens – NY1 News Job
Date: Mar 7, 2012
Location: New York, NY, US
Posting Job Title: Video Journalist, Queens – NY1 News
Requisition #: 133272BR
Posting Location: United States – New York – New York
Area of Interest: Editorial
Television/Programming
Cable Television Production News
Position Type: Full Time
Posting Job Description:
SUMMARY
Reports for Queens Local Edition. Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to report and enterprise news stories.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Reporting
– Strong News judgment.
– Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea.
– Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
– Organizes material, determines emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
– Develops sources and contacts for story development.
– Makes decisive and accurate judgments for story and personal safety.
– Writes vosots for anchors.
Camera and Field Operations
– Shoots video to illustrate stories.
– Edits packages and vosots.
– Drives to news locations.
– Checks and maintains equipment.
– Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs.
Presentation Skills
– Appears on television.
– Occasionally represents station at other events.
Preparation
– Strong knowledge of Queens, politics, events and history.
– Ability to cover breaking news for 24 hour news cycle.
– Other duties as assigned.
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
– Bachelors Degree 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 www.timewarnercable.com/careers will be considered.
Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D.
FCC Unit_TWC: NWNYC – Local News New York
