New York-based TV News Journalist & Associate
3ec-TV, which is being set up in France (will be based in Rennes, capital of the Brittany region), is an independent international generalist bilingual (English-French) TV channel with a humanistic vision and ecology oriented, collaborating with recognized institutions and NGOs and supported by personalities around the world, visible on our information pages: http://3ec-tv.com
3ec-TV is an innovative media with a potentially large audience (launch in 2021 on 5 continents via internet, cable, satellite).
Position
This position is for an American journalist based in New York (with some knowledge of French).
Post with a permanent full-time contract, profit-sharing scheme and company shares. This job is based on a daily basis assignment and a monthly remuneration.
This position requires autonomy, adaptability and confidentiality. You are well organized and work as a reliable member of a motivated team under the supervision of the TV News Director. (The main editorial team of 3ec-TV is based in France). You adhere to the culture of the company.
There will be opportunities to collaborate with interns from various universities in due course.
Main missions
- Collaborate on a daily basis with the News Director (based in France) to choose stories to broadcast, considering source reliability and assessing the level of significance and relevance to the channel’s editorial line
- Prepare, present and record (no live broadcast) TV news bulletins daily in English (use of French subtitles and a translation software) on affairs related to the American continent
- Carry out some interviews
- Deal with external communication on the American continent
- Participate in the ongoing sizzle/teaser for the channel launch
Profile/ Skills sought
- Belief and comfort in constructive journalism (solution-focused news)
- Interest in ecological and societal issues (experience reporting on those subjects is a plus)
- Excellent communication skills and a good command of English and minimum intermediate French (for writing subtitles)
- Use of computer tools (office software and Internet) and good knowledge of production and broadcast techniques
- On-air TV experience is a plus
- Good knowledge of social networks
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in TV broadcast journalism/media or equivalent professional experience. Some demonstrable experience required, but motivation and enthusiasm are most important.