News Researcher – NY1 News, Time Warner Cable – NY
News Researcher position at Time Warner is responsible for assisting the Assignment Editor in researching, verifying and bringing news stories on air. Must have strong researching and communication skills and ability to multi-task a must.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
News Research
- Researches story data, summarizes and enters data into PC.
- Maintains PC data files and keeps them up to date as new information develops.
- Is available to staff on an as needed basis to provide research information.
- Keeps up to date on current events through various sources, such as media, newspapers, radio, etc.
- Confirms news stories by researching and calling sources, interviewing and verifying information.
- Listens to fire, police, EMS scanners, and is able to interpret codes and notify desk of breaking news.
- Provides up-to-date information to Assignment Desk on breaking stories or other story information in data bank.
Staff Support
- Assists Assignment Editor by researching new information, keeping editor up to date with new developments, confirming stories and updating records.
- Assists reporters by setting up and scheduling interviews and providing details of interview including directions to interview
location.
- Assists producers and writers by keeping them up to date on developing stories and changing information.
- Answers phone lines, screens calls and identifies potential stories.
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/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree Required.
- At least 1 year of experience working on an Assignment Desk.
To apply: http://jobs.timewarnercable.com/job/New-York-News-Researcher-NY1-News-Job-NY-10001/242107400/?feedId=407&utm_source=Indeed
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
News Research
- Researches story data, summarizes and enters data into PC.
- Maintains PC data files and keeps them up to date as new information develops.
- Is available to staff on an as needed basis to provide research information.
- Keeps up to date on current events through various sources, such as media, newspapers, radio, etc.
- Confirms news stories by researching and calling sources, interviewing and verifying information.
- Listens to fire, police, EMS scanners, and is able to interpret codes and notify desk of breaking news.
- Provides up-to-date information to Assignment Desk on breaking stories or other story information in data bank.
Staff Support
- Assists Assignment Editor by researching new information, keeping editor up to date with new developments, confirming stories and updating records.
- Assists reporters by setting up and scheduling interviews and providing details of interview including directions to interview
location.
- Assists producers and writers by keeping them up to date on developing stories and changing information.
- Answers phone lines, screens calls and identifies potential stories.
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/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree Required.
- At least 1 year of experience working on an Assignment Desk.
To apply: http://jobs.timewarnercable.com/job/New-York-News-Researcher-NY1-News-Job-NY-10001/242107400/?feedId=407&utm_source=Indeed
