This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Imagine shaping magazine-style stories that resonate with viewers across every platform. At Spectrum News, you will craft in-depth, engaging narratives that inform and connect communities, producing longer-form segments that elevate daily news coverage. Your storytelling will enhance Spectrum's dedication to delivering thoughtful and impactful journalism in every format.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT- Produce magazine-style news stories ranging from 4 to 6 minutes for digital, linear and social platforms
- Report, write and develop original content, focusing on deeper narratives and community issues
- Shoot and edit video segments to create visually compelling, high-quality stories
- Conduct interviews and gather information, ensuring accuracy and credibility in each feature
- Collaborate with producers and editors to refine story ideas, structure and delivery
- Adapt reporting and production techniques to maximize engagement across multiple platforms
- Manage deadlines and multiple assignments, responding efficiently to evolving news priorities
As a part of Spectrum News, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS Required Qualifications
- Experience: Television news reporting - 3+ years
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
- Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively
- Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
- Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
- Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
- Schedule: Ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies, ability work weekends and holidays
- Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a 24-hour news channel
Working Conditions
- Work inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$81,000.00 and $148,500.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
