Writer

WPIX 11 is seeking a full-time Writer for its news broadcasts in New York, NY. Responsibilities include writing and desktop editing video for newscasts, coordinating live shots, and contributing creative ideas. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience as a TV news writer or producer, a degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, and essential skills in writing, video, news judgment, and internet. The role requires a fun, authoritative, and credible writing style, along with the ability to work well under pressure and collaboratively.

Must Have

• Writing stories for various television newscasts
• Desk-top editing of video for stories
• Coordinating live shots from reporters and photographers
• At least 3 years of experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts
• College degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or significant related experience
• Demonstrate a facility with language and a writing style that is off-the-cuff, fun, authoritative, and credible
• Strong writing, video, news judgment, and internet skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and with others

Good to Have

• Knowledge of ENPS systems

WPIX 11 has an immediate opening for a full-time Writer for PIX11 news broadcasts. The position is based in New York, NY.

Responsibilities include writing stories for various television newscasts, desk-top editing of video for the stories you write and working to coordinate lives shots from reporters and photographers in the field under deadline pressure.

In addition to writing, the writer will contribute creative ideas for broadcasts and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of ENPS systems is ideal.

The applicant must have at least 3 years of experience as a writer or producer of television news broadcasts. They must have a college degree in Journalism or Mass Communications, or significant related experience.

Applicants must demonstrate a facility with language and a writing style that is designed to be off-the-cuff and fun, yet authoritative and credible. Strong writing, video, news judgment, and internet skills are essential.

Applicants must possess the ability to work well under pressure and work well with others.

Hourly rate: $29+