Sr MMJ

Overview

Altice USA is a cutting-edge communications, media, and tech company. We connect people to what matters most to them; texting with friends, advertising that resonates, or binge watching their favorite show. Our differentiated approach centers around technologies that push the envelope and deliver the ultimate customer experience. We’re building a workforce that attracts and retains the best talent, not only to meet the needs of our customers, but that also reflects the diverse communities we serve. We’re not the only ones who have seen it; we’ve recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.

News 12 is the leader in hyperlocal news, weather, traffic, politics, investigative and more, delivering 24/7 award-winning coverage in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Westchester, and Hudson Valley and available on News12.com and the mobile app.   Additionally, News 12 delivers 5 local traffic and weather channels.  Plus, now you can see the best of News 12 from across the tri-state area all in one place with

News 12 NY.  Streaming live 24/7 on Tubi, PLEX, Vizio, Amazon's Fire TV news app, Local Now and YouTube.

Responsibilities

News 12 Bronx/Brooklyn has an immediate opening for a Sr. MMJ with an expertise in investigative reporting. This position is responsible for conceiving, researching and producing investigative stories and projects.

This role will act as the primary presenter of investigative news programming and daily news, and presenting stories in a manner that is clear, relevant and meaningful to news consumers.   

Responsibilities 

• Find and produce exclusive investigative segments, deep dives and exclusive content.
• Shoot, write, and edit news and other content across all platforms in a way that connects with viewers, demonstrating credibility, and authority. 
• Gather information, video content, interviews, and other elements  
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating investigative projects and other content for presentation to our audience 
• Ability to ad-lib in breaking news situations 
• Develop strong understanding of social media listening tools to surface content relevant to the News 12 audience. 
• Develop sources, maintain contacts and pursue leads that result in well-written, fully documented and creatively produced investigative and news stories, series and documentaries for all platforms. 
• Maintain a deep level of familiarity with issues, newsmakers, and current events with specific focus on the communities we serve. 
• Expert at data driven research including FOIAs and spreadsheets
• Participate/contribute content across all platforms 
• Select and organize editorial elements for effective presentation to the public. 
• Assist in anchoring newscasts, documentaries or interview programs when assigned. 
• Act as a field news reporter and report news live on location when assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of five years full-time professional news experience including minimum 2 years anchoring experience preferred.
• Strong experience with digital and social media
• Highly effective on-air performance, excellent news judgment, and extensive knowledge of local and national current events and history, newsmakers, and issues are required. 
• Proven track record of excelling with investigative reporting
• Acknowledgement of professional achievement in the form of significant awards or other industry recognition preferred 
• Should have excellent news writing and copy editing ability for all platforms including social media.
• Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism. 
• Ability to conduct probing, in-depth and engaging interviews; enhances stories by providing insight and perspective. 
• Ability to think quickly and respond appropriately in high pressure situations. 
• 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.

Altice USA is 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.

Altice USA, Inc. 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.

Requirements of this position include demonstration of either full vaccination status against COVID-19 or company-provided weekly COVID-19 testing.