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Producer - Freelance

Edison, NJ

$52.55K - $86.33K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Producer - Freelance

Edison, NJ · On-site

$52.55K - $86.33K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Sr. Executive Producer - Originals

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$102.82K - $168.91K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Sr. Executive Producer - Originals

Bethpage, NY

$102.82K - $168.91K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Director- Digital Strategy

Bethpage, NY

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Director- Digital Strategy

Bethpage, NY · On-site

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Meteorologist - Freelance

Bethpage, NY

$57.80K - $94.96K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Special Events Coordinator - Freelance

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$43.43K - $71.34K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Meteorologist - Freelance

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$57.80K - $94.96K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Special Events Coordinator - Freelance

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$43.43K - $71.34K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Studio Director - Freelance

Edison, NJ

$43.43K - $71.34K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Studio Director - Freelance

Edison, NJ · On-site

$43.43K - $71.34K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Content Producer - Freelance

Bethpage, NY · On-site

$52.55K - $86.33K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

Optimum

Content Producer - Freelance

Bethpage, NY

$52.55K - $86.33K/yr

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for news 12 in the United States is $22.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a News Reporter at News 12, you need strong journalistic skills, including research, writing, and on-camera presentation, typically supported by a degree in journalism or communications. Familiarity with newsroom software, video editing tools, and broadcast equipment is essential for efficient content production. Outstanding interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines help reporters excel in dynamic news environments. These skills ensure accurate, timely, and engaging news coverage that resonates with viewers and maintains the station's credibility.

What does a typical day look like for a journalist at News 12, and how much collaboration is involved with other departments?

A typical day for a journalist at News 12 is dynamic and fast-paced, often starting with editorial meetings to discuss the day's top stories and assignments. Journalists work closely with producers, camera crews, and editors to develop compelling news segments under tight deadlines. Collaboration is essential, as reporters coordinate with digital teams to ensure stories are effectively shared across TV and online platforms. Strong communication and adaptability are key, given the need to respond quickly to breaking news and evolving storylines.

What is News 12 and what does it do?

News 12 is a network of local news channels that primarily serves communities in the New York metropolitan area, including parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. It provides 24-hour coverage of local news, weather, traffic, and community events, focusing on hyper-local stories that are often not covered by larger networks. News 12 employs reporters, anchors, producers, and technical staff to deliver timely and relevant information to viewers in their respective regions. The network is known for its commitment to local journalism and community engagement.
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Producer - Freelance

Producer - Freelance

Optimum

Edison, NJ

$52.55K - $86.33K/yr

Other

Posted 13 days ago

Optimum rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 76 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals.

If you're committed to delivering high quality news and storytelling with a hyper local lens, we have positions available for both on and off-air talent with opportunities for development and growth.

Job Summary

News 12 is looking for a creative, driven, and experienced Freelance Producer to assist in the broadcast of live daily news programming. The candidate will have experience working in live news with expertise in writing scripts and working within show rundowns. Knowledge of general news, business news, technology innovations, and cultural news is necessary. The candidate must also be able to conduct guest research, pre-interview guests, and put together smart and informative segments for air. You need to be able to work in a high-pressure environment and produce under tight deadlines. The successful candidate must be a self-starter and independent worker. At the same time, you must be adaptable and flexible, a team player who is able to mix easily and work effectively in our small and highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities
  • Organize strong, compelling, audience-driven newscasts.
  • Write teases, segment intros, news readers, and guest segments.
  • Recognize stories with high potential for provocative, compelling television.
  • Be able to develop story ideas, research, and plan segments.
  • Attend all editorial meetings for your individual show + larger editorial meetings throughout the week.
  • Write scripts for live programming, conduct pre-interviews for guest segments.
  • Build show graphics and elements in rundown software.
  • Must always be ready to break in and assist with the latest news or developing stories.
  • Must possess a strong collaborative spirit and understand the vision and creativity necessary to handle a newscast.
  • Be creative in new ways to produce and deliver content to viewers.
  • Conduct pre-show checks for your segments in ensure any errors are corrected before going live.
  • Work on special projects or series as needed for your show.
  • Coordinate with multiple different departments to meet deliverable deadlines and expectations.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years of live broadcast and control room experience
  • Experience in live production
  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Strong grammar, copy editing and communication skills
  • Familiarity with ENPS or similar rundown program
  • Working knowledge of production and post-production techniques
  • Familiarity with SEO, RSS, Twitter, Facebook and other social media
  • Organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines

We are 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.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $52,547.00 - $86,327.00  / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.  Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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