Special Events Coordinator - Freelance

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
The Freelance Events Coordinator represents News12 at local key community events of all different sizes throughout NY, NJ, and CT. This role serves as an organized, detail-oriented liaison for our news organization and the communities we serve. Represents N12 with the utmost professionalism and provides a positive experience to our viewers.
Responsibilities

• Set up booths at various events.
• Travel within the tri-state area.
• Responsible for the positive engagement with our viewers during community events.
• Set up table and hands out giveaway items.
• Take photos at events for use on social media.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with superior relationship building skills
• Outgoing/friendly personality
• Clean/Neat appearance
• Ability to lift 20 pounds
• Ability to take photos/videos with phone
• Social media skills, preferred
• Availability on weekends and nights
• Knowledge of News 12 talent and programming a plus
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record

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This position is identified as being performed in/or reporting to company operations in New York State. Salary ranges are supplied in compliance with New York State law. 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 $37,500.00 - $61,607.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.
Nearest Major Market: Long Island
Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty