ABOUT THE JOB

Job title: NYC based correspondent
Location: New York, NY
Department: News Gathering
Terms: Permanent Full time position
Salary/rate: 156k to 204k
Requirements: Fluent in English
Benefits: Health Insurance, PTO, 401k, 401k match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

ABOUT US:

MediaLinks TV, LLC provides production and administrative support for information-based companies. MediaLinks TV, LLC serves CGTN America. CGTN America is an award-winning news organization that has been recognized for its high-quality, objective news coverage and programming. CGTN America in the Washington News Bureau for China Central Television (“CCTV”), which, through a division named the China Global Television Network (“CGTN”), offers multi-language news channel that is broadcast to over 100 English speaking countries, including the United States.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in mass communications or journalism preferred
• Must have at least 5+ years network or major market on-air experience
• Strong oral communication and broadcast quality writing skills
• Exemplary on-air presentation
• Exceptional organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Strong editorial news judgement
• Able to deploy on short notice for breaking news
• Able to multi-task and handle multiple tasks
• Possess an understanding of and appreciation for a multi-national, multi-cultural work environment
• Perform well in a high pressure, deadline driven environment.
• Ability to perform daily responsibilities swiftly, accurately, and comprehensively
• Must be able to work weekends and evenings
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must submit reel with resume and supply references upon request

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The NYC based correspondent is responsible for covering breaking news, health, business, international affairs, and major events like NPC, CPPCC, UNGA, US Elections, etc… The correspondent must maintain a keen focus on and awareness of global news events with a focus on China, North and South America.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep abreast of local, national, and international news events, especially as it relates to issues influencing news events in North America, as well as in China and Asia-Pacific.
• Research, pitch, and set-up original story ideas for long and short form programming.
• Write creative and strong reports for on-air broadcast and digital platforms
• Post content on social media platforms and pitch elements for Digital
• Deliver succinct and comprehensive news packages and concise live shots.
• Strong reporting skills and ability to do lives with personality and professionalism including live interviews
• Develop and maintain relationships with news sources
• Collaborate with producers, editors, and photographers on assignments
• Communicate clearly with director, planning and desk editors on daily and future plans
• Easily adapt to other duties and responsibilities required by the Director of Newsgathering