One Person Band Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

One Person Band Reporter (Long Island/New Jersey)

POSITION SUMMARY
Write, produce, shoot and edit news stories for daily broadcasts

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Pitch story ideas to producer/and news director
• Monitor and keep track of local news related events by way of email/phone tips, Associated Press “day schedule events” and newswires, local newspapers, and newsroom faxes
• Prepare and research stories to cover and questions to ask during interviews as directed by producer and/or news director
• Field produce stories (at least 2 per day) as a one-man-band reporter by arranging on-camera interviews, stand-ups, and b-roll footage; this includes scheduling, framing, and blocking
• Maintain, transport, and understand how to operate ENG equipment
• Perform as videographer/editor by gathering story elements on shoots
• Perform “as-lives” or live hits in the field or in studio as directed
• Screen and transcribe field tapes
• Prepare reporter’s script in accordance with news director’s approval and deadline
• Enter story elements including script, supers, and TRT into ENPS (station’s editorial news platform)
• Voice track (record narration) by way of Final Cut Pro (station’s editing software)
• Edit material in accordance using Final Cut Pro
• Send digital files to Transmission using Newsqueue (station’s digital transfer system)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Problem Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to utilize and operate broadcast equipment to perform job duties.
• Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.