Spectrum News is hiring: Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News NY1 in New York

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 storyteller at heart? Do you want to shine a light on the issues that matter? Apply to be a Multimedia Journalist 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.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
In your role as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), you’ll get to the heart of every story by talking to members of your community. Our MMJs are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported. From pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing, you’ll take ownership of each step of the storytelling process and hone a wide range of skills. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Multimedia Journalists Enjoy Most

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

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: 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 videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively

Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression

Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds

Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community

Schedule: Ability to work under time‑pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays

Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a 24‑hour news channel

Working Conditions

Work inside in a climate‑controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions

Base pay for this position generally is between $00 and $00. 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. 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.

Grow Your Career Here
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.

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

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In Summary: The Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) is a storyteller who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported . Spectrum News is committed to providing viewers with 24‑hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it . The position requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S.

En Español: Este papel requiere la capacidad de trabajar legalmente en los Estados Unidos sin patrocinios migratorios basados en el empleo, ahora o en el futuro. ¿Es usted un narrador de historias con corazón? ¿Quiere arrojar luz sobre las cuestiones que importan? Solicitar para ser periodista multimedia en Spectrum News. Parte de Charter Communications, Spektrum News se compone de más de 30 noticias hiperlocales y redes deportivas regionales dedicadas a producir contenido original, imparcial y de alta calidad. Utilizamos enfoques periodísticos innovadores, respaldados por una investigación exhaustiva, para involucrar e informar a los espectadores sobre las noticias más esenciales, temas e eventos que ocurren en sus comunidades. Más allá de la distribución de noticias televisivas, nuestras salas de prensa publican a través de la aplicación SPECTRUM NEWS y televisión. Estamos comprometidos a proporcionar a los telespectadores perspectivas de narración 24 horas, cuándo quieren y cómo mejorar cada paso del proceso. También formarás parte de un equipo colaborativo que crea una cobertura convincente, oportuna y precisa para conectar con los espectadores a través de plataformas tradicionales y digitales. Lo que nuestros periodistas multimedia disfrutan más conectándose con sus vecinos mientras profundiza en las cuestiones que importan a su comunidad local Contar historias en todas las plataformas incluyendo televisión, televisión conectada y digital Trabajar con plazos flexibles y una comunidad solidaria para mantener el equilibrio entre vida laboral y personal Como parte de Spectrum News, usted es creativo, altamente técnico y listo para dar vida a sus historias comunitarias en nuestra sala de redacción. Valora la precisión y desea aprovechar su curiosidad y habilidades narrativas para compartir noticias inspiradoras en múltiples plataformas. Cada día se desarrolla rápidamente en un entorno de trabajo en constante evolución con nuevas historias para contar y perspectivas para descubrir. Si eres un jugador de equipo ágil y apasionado, encontrarás una casa en nuestro equipo. Experiencia requerida: Noticias televisivas 3+ años Educación: Licenciatura en Periodismo de Radiodifusión, Comunicaciones o campo relacionado; o experiencia laboral en televisión comparable Habilidades técnicas: Capacidad para grabar vídeos, comprender el software de edición de vídeo y utilizar las redes sociales con eficacia Habilidades: capacidad para comunicarse eficazmente a través de la cámara y mediante escritura y expresión verbal habilidades: curiosidad innata y sentido de urgencia cuando se trata de crear historias convincentes, levantar y llevar hasta 30 libras Viajes La compensación real ofrecida considerará cuidadosamente una amplia gama de factores, incluidas sus habilidades, calificaciones, experiencia y ubicación. Cumplimos con los mínimos salariales locales y también, ciertas posiciones son elegibles para otras formas adicionales de compensación basada en incentivos como bonos. Get to Know Us Charter Communications ofrece productos de comunicación y entretenimiento superiores para clientes residenciales y empresariales a través de la marca Spectrum. Nuestras ofertas incluyen Spektrum Internet®, TV, Móvil y Voz. Más allá de nuestras soluciones de conectividad, también proporcionamos noticias locales, programación y deportes regionales por medio de Networks Spectral y soluciones publicitarias multiscreenas a través del espectro Reach. Cuando se une a nuestro equipo, mantendrá nuestros clientes conectados a lo que más importa en 41 estados de todo Estados Unidos Vea este video para obtener más información. Crecer tu carrera Aquí estamos reflejando un creciente grupo de empleadores comprometidos y las comunidades donde trabajamos.