Sr. Multimedia Journalist

News 12
Yonkers, NY
News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals.

If you’re committed to delivering high quality news and storytelling with a hyper local lens, we have positions available for both on and off-air talent with opportunities for development and growth.

Job Summary

News 12 is looking for an assertive, self-starting Senior Multimedia Journalist. The ideal candidate should be able to generate story ideas, develop sources, pursue leads, and produce and present unique and imaginative stories and other content for all platforms including social media.

Responsibilities

  • Shoot, write and edit clearly and creatively.
  • Operate assigned camera and editing gear.
  • Dive deeply into community issues and do stories that matter and are original and inventive.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Master's degree is a plus
  • 4 - 5 years' full-time professional news reporting experience
  • Ability to work independently in a one-person band, backpack, multimedia environment.
  • Ability to edit on non-linear systems i.e., Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere
  • Knowledge of local and national current events, newsmakers, and issues. Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism
  • Excellent news writing ability for all platforms including social media
  • Expected to write web/digital copy for all stories - Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies
  • Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high pressure situations
  • Ability to create work that is unique, imaginative, and original
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record
  • Ability to lift, carry and maneuver up to 40lbs
  • Ability to work inside a climate-controlled office/studio environment and outside in all weather conditions including extremes in hot and cold temperature, wet or humid conditions
  • Flexibility to work any assigned shift with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays; or longer shifts due to breaking news

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.

Applicants for employment with The Company will never be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process. Please review our Fraud FAQ for further details.

Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $77,112.00 - $126,684.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.
Posted 2025-09-10

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