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Are you driven by what's next? Become a Cablevisionary.We are looking for Cablevisionaries who always keep the customer first in mind, who insist on continuing to learn every day, who thrive in a highly collaborative work environment and who when presented with a challenge, don't quit until they find a solution.News 12 Long Island is looking for the right individual to coordinate the gathering of news, the generation of story ideas, the scheduling and assignment of coverage, and the delivery of news material to the production team for all News 12 services. The ideal candidate will work with news management, producers and reporters to plan well-rounded news coverage. Maintain extensive working files of possible stories, background information and news sources. Gather information about news as it develops and communicate it effectively and accurately to the production team. Collaborate with managers and producers to select stories for coverage and to keep them up to date. Schedule and order facilities including satellite time. Assign and coordinate the distribution of newsgathering equipment. Assist with the scheduling of reporters, truck op/editors/photographers and assignment editors. Take an active role in planning in-depth series and special coverage, acting as a producer or reporter as called for. Work accurately under pressure. Dispatch news crews, maintain schedule logs, deal with telephone story tips, listen to police radios, read newswires and e-mail, and stay in contact with sources in order to stay up to date with breaking news. Write stories when assigned, train less experienced personnel and represent News 12 services in a courteous and professional manner. The freelance position is on-call as needed with fluctuating hours. Candidates must have a flexible schedule and be available to work various shifts with short notice at times.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Master’s degree is a plus. Must have a minimum of 60 college credits or military experience or accredited technical/trade certification in order to be considered for employment.• Minimum of one year of journalism experience preferred. • Must have a commitment to journalistic standards of ethics and accuracy with an enthusiasm for journalism. • Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with general knowledge and interest in local, national and world news. • Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism• Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies. • General knowledge and interest in local, national and world news.• Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.