Altice USA is hiring : Line Producer - Freelance in Edison

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals.

If you're committed to delivering high quality news and storytelling with a hyper local lens, we have positions available for both on and off-air talent with opportunities for development and growth.

Job Summary

News 12 New York is seeking a driven and creative Freelance Producer to help shape the future of our daily live streaming programming. This role is an opportunity to be part of a team reimagining how local news connects with audiences across platforms. The Producer will be central to building a dynamic, anchor-driven newscast that blends hyper-local reporting with stories that resonate regionally and nationally. The ideal candidate will bring sharp editorial instincts, live production expertise, and an eye for storytelling that resonates in real time - with both traditional viewers and a digital-first, internet-savvy audience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with anchors, show teams, and production crews before, during, and after live broadcasts to refine rundowns and adapt quickly to breaking developments.
• Write for live impact by crafting scripts that are clear, credible, and connect with audiences across platforms.
• Use newsroom systems to integrate graphics, live feeds, and digital-first elements that enhance programming.
• Work closely with the Producer team to balance hyper-local reporting with regional and national context, with a keen eye on politics, business, technology, and culture.
• Generate original ideas, identify breakout moments, and package segments for streaming and social platforms.
• Partner with producers on segment development, ensuring content is both editorially sound and audience focused.
• Maintain quality standards : Ensure all elements (video, audio, and graphics) meet technical and editorial benchmarks.

Qualifications

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate / range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $47,040.00-$77,280.00 / year. The rate / range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

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