NewsNation Correspondent, NYC

NewsNation is seeking a correspondent to report for the nation's fastest growing cable news network. We seek a correspondent who is a natural storyteller, someone who is flexible and adaptable and equally at ease covering news of day and breaking news.

The correspondent will be responsible for covering stories in their home base city and the corresponding geographic region. Assignments will also often include responding to and covering major breaking news elsewhere throughout the country. Candidate must be willing to work in the office and travel on assignments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be an excellent live performer able to report from the field or in the studio
• Must have the ability to pitch and cover stories from bureau city and the encompassing a geographic region
• Must also have the ability to pitch and turn enterprise reporting/stories
• Crisply, clearly and concisely report on news of day or breaking news stories
• Work in concert with a producer and photographer to produce content for both broadcast and digital platforms
• Develop and maintain strong contacts and relationships with sources
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using compelling scripting, dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics
• Must be able to travel on short notice
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Communications/Journalism or related degree required
• Ten or more television reporting experience required
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understand importance of social media
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all network personnel
• Operate newsroom computer systems
• Must join SAG-AFTRA Union
​• Must have a valid Driver's License as well as a clean driving record

Salary Range: $150,000 - $160,000