TWC Palmdale

TWC Palmdale - Video Journalist Job

Employee Type: Full-Time Industry: Other Great Industries Job Type: Design Media - Journalism - Newspaper Location: Palmdale, CA ( Map it! ) Loading map ... Company Overview Time Warner Cable is the second-largest cable operator in the U.S., with technologically advanced, well-clustered systems located mainly in five geographic areas ?" New York State (including New York City), the Carolinas, Ohio, southern California (including Los Angeles) and Texas. Time Warner Cable serves more than 14 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data and voice services. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers a suite of phone, Internet, Ethernet and cable television services to businesses of all sizes. Time Warner Cable Media Sales, the advertising arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local companies innovative advertising solutions that are targeted and affordable. TWC Palmdale - Video Journalist Job Job Description Posting Job Title: TWC Palmdale - Video Journalist Requisition #: 131641BR Posting Location: United States - California - Palmdale Area of Interest: Editorial Television/Programming Network Television Production Cable Television Production News Position Type: Full Time Posting Job Description: SUMMARY Collects and analyzes information about newsworthy events to present news stories for broadcast. Must have experience doing live shots- Please indicate on resume. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES Reporting - Strong News judgment. - 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. - Develops sources and contacts for story development. - Make decisive and accurate judgments for story and personal safety. - May also be asked to write vosots for anchors. Camera and Field Operations - Shoots video to illustrate stories. - Edits, or assists in editing, videos for broadcast. - Drives to News locations. - Checks and maintains equipment. 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. Preparation - Ability to cover breaking news for 24 hour news cycle. - Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Bachelors Degree, preferably in Journalism/Communication /English or relevant beat experience. - Previous on-air experience required. - Minimum of 2- 3 years experience in live reporting, including live reports and daily news gathering for broadcast. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only applicants who apply online at www.timewarnercable.com/careers will be considered. Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D. FCC Unit_TWC: NWNYC - Local News New York Job Requirements