PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and pitch story ideas from the northern New Jersey beat.
- Conduct on-camera and off-camera interviews with sources, officials, and community members.
- Shoot, write, and edit video packages for broadcast and digital delivery.
- File content for daily newscasts and digital platforms on deadline.
- Cover breaking news, government meetings, community events, and enterprise stories.
- Cultivate and maintain source relationships with officials, community leaders, and organizations across the coverage area.
- Contribute to digital and social media content, including short-form video and social posts.
- Contribute to the booking of guests and interview subjects.
- Collaborate with producers and editors on story development and editorial priorities.
- Experience with digital and social media storytelling.
- May substitute-anchor on news programs from time to time as needed.
- Represent NJ PBS at community events in the northern New Jersey coverage area.
- Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field.
- A minimum of three years of video-based reporting experience including field reporting, and clip and package production.
- Ability to shoot and edit video content for broadcast and digital delivery.
- Valid NJ driver’s license.
- Experience with digital and social media storytelling.
- Adhere to NJ PBS editorial standards and public media ethics guidelines.
PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of northern New Jersey communities, institutions, and government.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.
Salary Range
$70,000.00-$85,000.00 Annually
The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Montclair State University considers factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s relevant work experience, education, skills, and internal equity, when extending an offer.
Salary offers for internal employees who are part of a collective bargaining unit (CBU) and are applying to a position that is within a CBU will be determined in accordance with contractual provisions.
Department
NJ PBS
Position Type
Administrative
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.
