Executive Producer, Standards and Practices (Weekend) - Spectrum News
Spectrum, New York, NY, United States
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Do you have excellent news judgement and care deeply about maintaining high ethical standards in journalism? Do you enjoy working with reporters and producers on getting enterprising stories ready for air by helping bolster the context and quality? Are you committed to helping journalists stay true to the core values of integrity, accuracy, transparency and truth? Apply to be the
Manager, Executive Producer of News Standards at Spectrum News.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
In your role as
Executive Producer of News Standards , you will collaborate directly with our news leaders and multimedia journalists across the country to review, edit, and approve the most complicated stories before they air on TV or are published onto digital platforms. You will work with the rest of the Standards team and News Standards Committee to help draft guidance on coverage considerations and language use, as well as revise and update our News Standards Guidelines. You will have the opportunity to work on both big picture initiatives at the core of our mission and breaking news on deadline. You will have the chance to train our newest employees, as well as work with the most senior leaders. Working a Thursday-Monday schedule, you will work collaboratively with the rest of the Standards team, as well as serve as the primary Standards contact on weekends, networkwide.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Helps support all efforts to maintain and promote rigorous standards of ethical journalism, including fairness, integrity and unbiased coverage.
Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage.
Develop solutions for critical coverage.
Oversee decisions on story structure, video/audio elements, graphics and timing.
Perform writing and editing functions.
Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS Required Qualifications
Experience : News or editing - 5+ years, Management - 2+ years
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field, comparable television management work experience
Technical Skills : Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems
Skills : Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships, highly organized, analytical thinking, ability to work on deadline and managing multiple priorities
Travel Ability : Open to travel for newsroom Standards trainings
Schedule : Thursday to Monday; Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Preferred Qualifications
May be required to lift up to five pounds
Working Conditions
Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Community Impact : You will play an important role in connecting people to, and informing them about, their local communities
Supportive Teams : Who you are matters here. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
Dynamic Growth : The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they grow
Total Rewards : See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life
The base pay for this position generally is between $86,000.00 and $182,900.00. 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.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
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Do you have excellent news judgement and care deeply about maintaining high ethical standards in journalism? Do you enjoy working with reporters and producers on getting enterprising stories ready for air by helping bolster the context and quality? Are you committed to helping journalists stay true to the core values of integrity, accuracy, transparency and truth? Apply to be the
Manager, Executive Producer of News Standards at Spectrum News.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
In your role as
Executive Producer of News Standards , you will collaborate directly with our news leaders and multimedia journalists across the country to review, edit, and approve the most complicated stories before they air on TV or are published onto digital platforms. You will work with the rest of the Standards team and News Standards Committee to help draft guidance on coverage considerations and language use, as well as revise and update our News Standards Guidelines. You will have the opportunity to work on both big picture initiatives at the core of our mission and breaking news on deadline. You will have the chance to train our newest employees, as well as work with the most senior leaders. Working a Thursday-Monday schedule, you will work collaboratively with the rest of the Standards team, as well as serve as the primary Standards contact on weekends, networkwide.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Helps support all efforts to maintain and promote rigorous standards of ethical journalism, including fairness, integrity and unbiased coverage.
Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage.
Develop solutions for critical coverage.
Oversee decisions on story structure, video/audio elements, graphics and timing.
Perform writing and editing functions.
Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS Required Qualifications
Experience : News or editing - 5+ years, Management - 2+ years
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field, comparable television management work experience
Technical Skills : Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems
Skills : Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships, highly organized, analytical thinking, ability to work on deadline and managing multiple priorities
Travel Ability : Open to travel for newsroom Standards trainings
Schedule : Thursday to Monday; Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Preferred Qualifications
May be required to lift up to five pounds
Working Conditions
Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Community Impact : You will play an important role in connecting people to, and informing them about, their local communities
Supportive Teams : Who you are matters here. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
Dynamic Growth : The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they grow
Total Rewards : See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life
The base pay for this position generally is between $86,000.00 and $182,900.00. 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.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
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