POSITION: General Assignment Reporter, Currents News (New York City)

OVERVIEW:

Currents News is looking for an experienced, ambitious, and creative video journalist who thrives covering a range of stories for a nightly newscast from the Catholic perspective in the New York market.  Depending on the assignment, candidates will either be assigned to work with a photographer or they will be a one-man-band, shooting and editing video, and using a Dejero unit to go live.  You will work with a team of multi-media journalists. This person will be an expert at enterprising stories and turning compelling content. Based on ability and experience, they will be considered to fill-in on the anchor desk.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pitches compelling stories in editorial meetings
• Takes an assignment and develops a comprehensive story that adheres to journalism ethics and standards and verifies information and sources
• Shoots, writes and edits packages
• Works closely with the assignment manager and executive producer for script approval
• Researches, gathers, and verifies information that will add context and perspective to otherwise standard stories
• Stays up to date on current events
• Posts video to digital platforms
• Uses social media to promote and share stories and interacts with viewers
• Is flexible to travel to story assignments nationally or abroad, with little notice
• Works on special assignments during coverage of big events

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in journalism, broadcast news, or equivalent
• 2+ years experience working as a general assignment reporter with proven live experience in a top 50 market is preferred
• Exceptional news judgment and knowledge of how to avoid copyright infringement
• Ability to edit on Adobe Premiere or equivalent
• Solid and proven live skills with ability to ad lib
• Maintain a professional on-air appearance and presentation
• Excellent broadcast writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience working on digital platforms with ability share content on social media
• Strong and proven ability to multi-task and to work under tight deadlines
• Willing to work late hours and weekends, as needed
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record and transportation
• Ability to carry ENG equipment
• Bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) are a plus
• Knowledge of Catholic Church, teachings, and traditions a plus

ABOUT DESALES MEDIA GROUP:

DeSales Media Group is the non-profit communications and technology arm of the Diocese of Brooklyn. Services include media relations and strategy, marketing and social media, ad sales, educational support, video production, large events, and news content. DeSales Media Group operates NET-TV, a cable television channel that reaches more than two million people in the New York area. Its news group produces a nightly television program, two award-winning newspapers (The Tablet and Nuestra Voz), and is growing its digital department, which produces original news and informational content. We don't just cover our own backyard. We go where the news is happening. Recently, our reporters traveled to Puerto Rico, Texas, Colombia, Rome, and Hong Kong, Panama, and Ireland. The news department is the only outlet in the country to offer extensive live coverage of papal trips and recently completed live coverage of World Youth Day in Panama, and more than 40 hours of live in-depth reporting World Meeting of Families. DeSales Media is growing. We will soon be moving into a new building, which includes a state-of-the-art newsroom and studio. DeSales is looking for creative and experienced professionals who are motivated to make a difference. The company offers competitive salaries, and many benefits including comprehensive medical and dental benefits, paid time off, 403b, and company-funded pension.