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.
Were 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.
Were not the only ones who have seen it; weve recently been recognized by Forbes as one of Americas 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 New Jersey is looking for a creative and talented Part Time Real Time Editor to assist in the development and production of local television news by writing and formatting scripts and coordinating program elements for all News 12 platforms including social media.
The ideal candidate will write clear, accurate copy with sources checked and on a strict deadline.
Write to video and other graphic elements.
Act as producer as necessary.
Maintain familiarity with local, national and international current events, important issues and newsmakers.
Other responsibilities will be to monitor News 12 content and maintain familiarity with it on a continuing basis.
Take part in editorial process and propose stories to be covered.
Work accurately under pressure.
Coordinate with studio, graphics, assignment desk and field crews and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Associates or Bachelors degree in Journalism or Communications preferred, Masters degree is a plus Minimum of one-year of broadcast journalism experience.
Experience with Electronic News Production System (ENPS) preferred.
Knowledge of libel laws and ethical foundations of journalism.
Proficiency in current and emerging newsgathering and production technologies.
Competence in broadcast news writing.
Must have knowledge of and interest in local, national and world news with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.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.