New York–Business Reporter for NY1 local TV
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Reporting
• Receives assignment or evaluates financial news leads and 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. • Transmits information to Newswriter for story writing. • Writes stories for delivery by anchors. • Develops sources and contacts for story development. • Must be prepared to do live onset reports on breaking financial news.
Camera and Field Operations
•Shoots video to illustrate stories.
•Edits, or assists in editing, videos for broadcast.
Presentation Skills
• Appears on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration. • Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit. • Occasionally represents station at other events.
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/ EXPERIENCE
Education: College Degree required.
Experience: 2-3 years experience in print or broadcast journalism. Experience in business news preferred.
Apply online www.timewarner.jobs, Requisition # 109495BR
