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Job Title: NY1 News- Writer
Job Location: NY: New York
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-08-26

Company Name: Time Warner
Contact: Recruiter
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Description: About Us NY1 News is Time Warners 24-hour newschannel in New York City. Available exclusively on Time Warner Cable, NY1 covers the citys five boroughs with more than 40 full-time reporters. NY1 signed on in the fall of 1992 from its newsroom on Manhattans West 42nd Street. As it approached its tenth anniversary, the station moved into a new state-of-the-art facility in the historic Chelsea Market building in January of 2002. With an integrated, all-digital production system and more than 600 hours of computer-based video storage, the facility represents one of the most advanced newsgathering operations in the world. NY1 expanded into New York Citys Latino community by launching the citys first 24-hour Spanish-language newschannel, NY1 Noticias in June 2003. The channel is available on Time Warner Cables DTV channel 801. Posting Job Title NY1 News- Writer TimeWarner Division Time Warner Cable Industry Cable and Telecommunications Services Location United States - New York - New York Requisition # 92353BR Position Type Part Time Posting Job Description SUMMARY

Prepares, writes and copy edits assigned stories into scripts and edits audio and video to be presented on the air. Updates copy and audio/video as story changes. Works with reporters, producers, assignment desk and to produce factual, clear, interesting news stories that the viewing public can understand. Writes scripts and edits audio/video in a timely fashion. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Preparation . Reads local newspapers and watches other local TV stations to keep in touch with NY news. . Prepares news stories based on information provided by the assignment desk, wire service, newspapers, press releases, NY1 Archives and video tape shot in the field. . Adds video, sound and graphics. Writing . Writes clear, simple scripts for anchors to read. . Copy edits scripts correcting for accuracy, factual content, pronunciation, grammar and spelling. . Updates scripts as news changes. . Provides scripts in a timely fashion. . Suggests ways to improve the process. Audio/Video Editing . Logs incoming video and audio for use in news wheel. . Edits video for anchor voice-overs and sound on tapes using current and future technology. . Works with reporters to prepare voice over material and sound for their live field reports. Equipment Setup . Checks all equipment. . Reads scopes and audio levels. . Sets machines to required levels. Quality Control . Makes certain all video and sound meet quality standards. 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

College degree . Degree in Journalism, Communication or English preferred. Experience . 1-2 years newsroom experience: internship, field work, or freelance. . Video Production experience necessary. . Experience writing copy, editing, shooting, collecting elements and putting packages together. . Experience researching, creating news stories and making basic editorial decisions on what is a newsworthy story.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: ? Ability to work under pressure ? Attention to detail ? Communication/Interpersonal skills ? Creative thinking skills ? Current news events ? Editorial skills ? Electronic newsroom system ? Legal issues as they relate to news coverage ? News judgment ? News production knowledge ? News systems: library, archives, editing, desk ? News reporting ? NYC people, issues and events ? Organization skills ? PC knowledge ? Windows ? Word, Word Perfect ? Excel ? Lotus ? Problem Solving/Decision making ? Programming subject matter ? Server technology knowledge ? Time management skills ? Typing ? Video & audio equipment knowledge ? Video Editing ? Video formats (Beta, Que, 1 inch, 1/2 inch) ? Writing skills Contacts Supervision of: No one Authority . To choose style and content of scripts, sound and video that go with news stories, but all work is subject to review. Working Conditions: . Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, cooperation, immediate and appropriate responses and swift news judgment. . Stressful environment requiring patience, sensitivity and strong people skills. . Creative, entrepreneurial environment that attracts talented people requiring the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and meet their needs, and take constructive criticism. Time Warner Cable supports a drug-free environment and is EOE M/F/V/D

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