Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings,
weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for: The Digital Associate Producer enterprises, writes, proof-reads, and administers news for the digital department. They are responsible for coming up with stories of their own, as well as editing and handling stories from digital journalists, meteorologists and MMJs across. Manages breaking news and severe weather coverage as needed and assists with newsgathering. Should have excellent news judgement and an ability to work without constant supervision.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write, copyedit, and prioritize enterprise stories and breaking news content under the direction of the Digital Executive Producer
• Adapt Spectrum News TV content effectively for digital platforms
• Work collaboratively with news producers, assignment editors and digital team to aggressively pursue new, interesting, developing stories and use news judgment to effectively prioritize when and how content is presented across all digital platforms
• Collaborate with news reporting staff on presentation of their stories on the website and social media. Provide feedback on compliance with digital best practices and requirements.
• Apply SEO techniques to increase visibility of content
• Share content on social media accounts, monitor comments and feedback, follow best practices to help increase social follower
• When assigned, work with other departments on initiatives that require content integration
• Work with various tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro to produce high quality digital elements to accompany news content
• Stay familiar with trends within the industry to support creative direction
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with news editorial, creative, and administrative personnel
• Strong writing and editing skills including knowledge and adherence to AP style
• Must be technically savvy and have excellent computer skills and internet search techniques
• Knowledge of best practices on professional journalism social media accounts
• Must be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and in a deadline-driven environment
• Must have strong news judgement and play an active role in news gathering
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with internet publishing workflow, including experience with content management systems, image editing software, video editing tools, and social media platforms
• Ability to tell engaging stories in the digital space by adding video assets, photos, social posts, etc.
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts, including weekends and holidays, and remain flexible with schedule changes

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Journalism, Communications, or comparable work experience in a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in online journalism preferred

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• Provide 24×7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts

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Spectrum Networks is looking for passionate, talented and driven individuals with an eagerness to join the best and most dedicated in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment. Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant and timely news that is important to the local communities we serve.

What is Spectrum Networks: Spectrum Networks is a growing organization, home of 27 Local News Channels nationwide and 9 Local/Regional Sports Channels, inclusive of 3 Los Angeles based Sports Networks. Spectrum Networks is the news and sports division of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), the leading broadband communications company and the second-largest cable operator in the United States.

The Spectrum News Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour news network that requires employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts throughout the day, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays. The network is currently focused on the morning news, which means your day will start in the middle of the night, but it also means your workday will end around noon (most days).

Spectrum Networks employees are passionate and driven, and can thrive in a competitive, fast-paced and fiercely accurate 24-hour breaking news environment. They are creative and/or highly technical with a desire to leverage their knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories that enhance daily living within our local communities. They are nimble and learn quickly, enabling themselves to pivot when new information is acquired within an ever-changing newsroom. They are team players with positive attitudes and strong interpersonal skills. They have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for:

An Associate Producer to research and write news scripts for assigned shows and newscasts. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Write news stories for an assigned show and/or newscast, ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
• Verify stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa.
• Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines, including contributing to story ideas and development.
• Fill-in producing shows and newscasts as needed.
• Assist producers with choosing content and selecting appropriate graphics.
• Conduct pre-interviews and on-camera interviews.
• Assist producer in timing the wheel.
• Participate in shooting, scripting and editing, as directed.
• Perform editing functions as needed.
• Work in a computerized newsroom environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Strong broadcast news writing (AP Style) ability.
• Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization.
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the local market.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Must be able to work rapidly and accurately.
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems a plus.
• Basic editing skills.
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience preferred
2+ years of television news experience. Writing samples required.

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Job Title: Executive Producer

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

JOB SUMMARY
Managerial oversight for editorial content across multiple platforms during an assigned shift. Includes scripts for special content, politics and breaking news. This may relate to important daily news coverage, franchise, feature, or special event coverage and documentaries.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisory responsibilities for newsroom staff and station personnel working on newscasts with particular emphasis on Producers, Associate Producers, Reporters, Multi-media Journalists, and News Photographers, ensuring the department’s staffing and assignment needs are met

Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage

Develop backups for critical coverage

Oversee decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct a show

Work with Producers to create the newscast product

May fill in for Producers as needed

Produce special programming as needed

Perform writing, editing and digitizing functions as needed

Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis

Handles shift scheduling and approves paid time off when applicable

Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines

Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Proficient at inspiring staff to attain station goals of creativity, urgency and accuracy
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of current events and industry trends
Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
Ability to effectively train others
Basic editing skills
Must adhere to attendance guidelines
Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience

Related Work Experience Number of Years
Producing and executive producing experience in television news 5+
Management experience 2+

WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds

EOE
Charter Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

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JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Producer, National News will work with Executive Producers and Producers in the production of live and recorded national newscasts. The AP will be responsible for researching, pitching and writing stories for newscasts. The Associate Producer will also be responsible for contributing to special reports and series.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Write news stories for an assigned show and/or newscast, ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
• Perform writing and editing functions including use of graphics
• Collaborate with Executive Producers and Producers
• Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage
• Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
• Participate in shooting, scripting and editing, as directed
• Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
• Fill-in producing shows and newscasts as needed
• Work in a computerized newsroom environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Impeccable editorial judgment
• Proficient in video editing and use of graphics
• Must have a passion for news and storytelling
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Must be able to work quickly and accurately while juggling multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel throughout organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
• Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
• Ability to effectively train others
• Must adhere to attendance guidelines
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred
• National news experience preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience

Related Work Experience

• 2+ Years Producing experience in television news

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• Solicit, negotiate and analyze bids from vendors in order to secure most favorable quality, innovation, pricing, shipping, and scheduling. Submit quotations for customer pricing and internal budgets.
• Review cost estimates against budget to identify variance opportunities
• Direct and coordinate production schedules on all dashboard projects
• Work with management, client services and operations to proactively manage projects to budget and identify unique areas for savings
• Ability to communicate status and meet outlined deliverables of all projects at all times including daily maintenance of project dashboards, project review meetings and collaboration with client presentations
• Organize and maintain all folders and hard copy library resources and archives
• Source, introduce and secure design and exhibit resources that develop value and innovation communicate unique findings with team
• Source, negotiate and secure national, regional and local equipment, exhibit and supply vendors, identifying unique solutions, photographers, best in class pricing and cost saving methods for improvement
• Identify and attend approved trade exhibits, shows and regular company field programs to develop and maintain knowledge base

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job

• 3-5 years of experience Production and/or procurement management

• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
• Conflict management skills
• Decision making skills
• Analytical and research Skills
• Team building Skills
• Cooperates with others and proactively contributes to a positive working environment
• Puts company and departmental goals above individual interests-contributes to the development of team goals and plans
• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Ability to research and analyze data effectively
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Adobe photo shop, and web-browsers
• Takes charge in a positive way
• Cooperates with others and proactively contributes to a positive working environment