Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News

Overview

Are you a storyteller at heart? Do you want to shine a light on the issues that matter? Apply to be a Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News. Spectrum News is part of Charter Communications, with over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, high-quality content. We publish across TV, Spectrum News app, connected TV, and digital platforms.

We are committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news, wherever and whenever they want it.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), you’ll get to the heart of every story by talking to members of your community. MMJs are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported. You’ll own each step of the storytelling process—from pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing—and collaborate with a team to deliver compelling, timely, and accurate coverage across traditional and digital platforms.

• Connecting with your neighbors as you dig into the issues that matter to your local community
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
• Working with flexible deadlines and a supportive community to maintain a work-life balance

In Spectrum News, you’ll be creative, technically proficient, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You’ll value accuracy and use curiosity and storytelling to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. The environment is fast-paced and ever-evolving, with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll fit right in.

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 video, understanding of video editing software, and the ability to utilize social media effectively
• Skills:
  
  Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Abilities:
  Innate curiosity and a sense of urgency in creating compelling stories; ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and interact with the community
• Schedule:
  
  Ability to work under time pressure, work different or longer shifts due to breaking news or severe weather, and work on weekends and holidays
• Driver’s license:
  Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

• Work inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year; may be exposed to various weather conditions

• Community Impact
  :
  You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
• Supportive Teams
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  Be part of a strong community that provides opportunities to network and grow
• Dynamic Growth
  :
  The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers careers as employees move up or around the company
• Total Rewards
  :
  See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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Get to Know Us:
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, plus local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks. Equal Opportunity Employer. Learn about Life at Spectrum.