Production Specialist

Overview

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you interested in using the latest video production technologies to create award-winning stories? Are you looking to work on a collaborative and creative team? Apply to be a Production Specialist I 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.

As a Production Specialist I, you will work closely with Master Control Operators to create content that informs and inspires our audiences. You will collaborate with the entire newsroom to ensure all aspects of the show run smoothly. You will also use your technical expertise to elevate the production quality of our broadcasts. Your team will collaborate to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.

• Collaborating with our production and content teams to create high-quality programming
• Elevating production quality in new and innovative ways
• Using the power of technology to delight and inform your local community

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

• Experience:
  
  Television production - 1-3 years
• Education:
  
  College degree or technical discipline in television production or related field, or comparable work experience
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology including knowledge/skills with audio mixers, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, satellite systems, bonded cellular systems, router systems, and automated on-air playout systems; familiarity with video switchers, character generators, DVE’s, and video servers.
• Skills:
  
  Promote teamwork within a positive work environment, exhibit consistent leadership skills when performing directing duties, demonstrate understanding/skills related to shot composition, lighting, and aesthetics
• Abilities:
  Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, ability to work independently without direct supervision, ability to train others

Working Conditions would be described as semi-noisy office environment.

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.00 and $33.10
. 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.

Get to Know Us:
Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.

Grow Your Career Here:
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.