Job Summary

Are you a detailed-oriented news-lover? Have you always wanted to see your writing published? Apply to be a Digital Associate Producer at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

Responsibilities

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Digital Associate Producer, you will be responsible for creating digital content in various formats, including text, audio, video, and image files. You will edit existing content and create multimedia assets such as infographics. You will be part of a collaborative team of producers and editors that create compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.

WHAT OUR DIGITAL ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Producing push alerts, headlines, captions, and podcasts
• Crafting and managing social media campaigns tailored to each platform
• Staying ahead of local trends and stories

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.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Editorial production of news, sports, and lifestyle content - 1-2+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Adobe CQ5 and Experience Manager to manage content, Dalet newsroom management systems and programs, basic Photoshop
• Skills: Proactive, self-directed, and enthusiastic when handling breaking news and high-stress situations
• Abilities: Attention to detail, ability to work rapidly and accurately
• 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 different or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies, willing and able to work weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HTML and broad-based computer applications

Working Conditions

• Semi-noisy newsroom environment