Executive Producer - Spectrum News

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 a natural born leader? Are you passionate about keeping communities connected and informed? Apply today to be an Executive Producer at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and 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 Executive Producer
, you ll own the vision for the newscast. You ll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts. You ll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while generating story ideas that reflect your local community. You ll make data-informed decisions to connect your audience with the stories that matter.

• Uniting a team of storytellers
• Overseeing projects start to finish, including breaking news coverage and issue-driven special programming
• Hands-on management and training opportunities involving graphics, cameras, and cross-newsroom workflow

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.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Producing and executive producing in television news - 5+ years
• Management: 2+ years
• Education: Bachelor s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Preferred working knowledge of general computer software
• Skills: Basic editing and ability to effectively train others
• Travel: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

• Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned occasional field duties
• Semi-noisy newsroom environment

A qualified applicant s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

We re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.