Job Description
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. We’re 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. We’re not the only ones who have seen it; we’ve recently been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers as well as by the Human Rights Campaign, DiversityInc Magazine, and Cablefax for our diversity & inclusion program.News 12 Networks is the first, largest and most watched 24-hour local television news network in the country, with seven individual local news channels and five traffic and weather channels serving Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Westchester, Hudson Valley, the Bronx, and Brooklyn.News 12 is looking for a highly skilled and creative Freelance Photog/Editor/Truck Operator for daily news coverage, breaking news and other productions and promotions for all platforms. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced environment and accurately and calmly collaborates with anchors, reporters and producers on video elements of newscasts. The Video Editor must have knowledge of and interest in local and national news with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Demonstrate strong writing and editorial skills with the ability to edit to scripts. Good sense of timing and visual awareness. This role requires a high level of attention to details and ability to multitask. • Must have 2 years of experience in Adobe Premiere creative cloud platform Premiere Pro, Photoshop and After Effects.• Experience with Electronic News Production System (ENPS) preferred.• Understanding of Master Control systems and Satellite feed operations.• Ability to communicate effectively.• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.• Flexible schedule with ability to work 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.
