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Tuesday, December 05, 2006

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NY1 News - Reporter (Freelance) - Time Warner Cable - New York, NJ

SUMMARY

Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to present news stories for broadcast.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Reporting
• Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story idea.
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding story through interview, observation, and research.
• Organizes material, determines emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Transmits information to Newswriter for story writing.
• Writes stories for delivery by anchors.
• Develops sources and contacts for story development.

Camera and Field Operations
• Shoots video to illustrate stories.
• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for broadcast.

Presentation Skills
• Appears on television program when conducting taped or filmed interviews or narration.
• Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Occasionally represents station at other events.

Other Duties as Assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE


Education: College Degree preferred.
Experience: 2-3 years experience in print or broadcast journalism. Experience in the New York market preferred but not required.

Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

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Monday...

Freelance Reporter for Meadowlands fastest growing weekly US

Locally based, experienced, energetic freelance reporter wanted for the largest circulation weekly newspaper in the Meadowlands area. Coverage is local events and spot news, to council meetings and school happenings. We need someone who is based in the south Bergen County area, with a working car, who can cover some local events and respond to accident and fire scenes on an as-needed basis. We cover North Arlington, Lyndhurst, Rutherford, East Rutherford, Carlstadt and Wood-Ridge. Must have car, digital camera and the ability to email materials in a timely manner. Please email resume and writing clips to cindycap@leadernewspapers.net, fax to 201-438-9022 or Call 201-438-8700.

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General Assignment Reporter K A B C 7 - T V - Glendale, CA

RADIO & TELEVISION. Refer to employer's job title "GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTERS" when applying. DESCRIPTION: the number one station in Los Angeles, is seeking dynamic freelance General Assignment Reporters to join our top rated news team. Qualified candidates must have excellent writing and live presentation skills. A minimum of five years television broadcast news experience in a medium to large market is preferred. If you are interested in applying your reporting skills in a challenging and exciting news market

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Freelance Investigative Reporter for Automoti ...

Freelance Investigative Reporter for Automotive Industry

BuyingAdvice.com, an automotive research web site that helps people make automotive purchasing decisions, seeks writers who can create compelling, original, accurate articles for web publication. BuyingAdvice is specifically seeking writers who will be able to generate unbiased investigative reports and research studies related to the automotive industry, as compared to automotive news articles on recent events.

This position is for experienced writers, who will need to be able to hit the ground running - generating their own story ideas, working with an editor for approval, and following through with publishable articles by assigned deadlines. Compensation will be per article, generally around 500 words. This is a part-time, telecommuting position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write high-quality copy for the BuyingAdvice website
- Work closely with Editor to determine tasks and deadlines that fit into the larger editorial strategy.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Superior writing and communication skills required, with previous experience writing for publication required
- BA in Journalism, Communications, or English preferred
- Possess an assertive professional character that is able to research, ask questions, analyze, and write thorough, interesting copy
- Meticulous, keen eye for detail
- Have a strong sense of accountability, especially regarding deadlines
- Familiarity with and interest in the automotive industry is highly recommended

TO APPLY: Please send a resume and cover letter, with three published writing samples, to *****

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