Sobre esta vaga de Reporter, North Jersey na Montclair State University
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.
- The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.
- Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.
- In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.
Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.
Job Description
SUMMARY
Reporting to the News Director, the Reporter, North Jersey, covers news, politics, and community affairs in northern New Jersey, including Bergen, Essex, Passaic, Hudson, Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. This position develops and pitches original stories, shoots and edits video packages, conducts interviews, and files content for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
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 AnnuallyThe 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 PBSPosition Type
AdministrativeContact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email [email protected].
Inclusion Statement
Montclair State University values access and educational excellence. We are committed to an environment of diverse perspectives which ensures that graduates will be civically engaged, committed to democracy, and prepared to thrive as global citizens. We foster a community that promotes varied experiences and voices. We seek applicants who will contribute diverse ideas and perspectives and who value an environment that promotes educational growth and advancement for all.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy
Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities. The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/
