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Photojournalist - Spectrum Bay News 9

Spectrum, St. Petersburg, FL, United States


This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
About the Role
Do you know how to catch a viewer’s eye and make a newscast visually compelling? Apply to be a Photojournalist 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.

Our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television, delivering 24‑hour news on the platform viewers want. As a Photojournalist you’ll work with a team of journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts, elevating stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view that connect with audiences across traditional and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit television news footage for newscasts.

Incorporate fresh angles, lighting, and points of view to elevate stories.

Collaborate with a team of journalists to produce compelling, timely, and accurate content across TV, connected TV, and digital platforms.

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum News

Experience : Shooting and editing television news footage – 5+ years

Education : Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience

Technical Skills : Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming

Skills : Ability to clearly communicate solutions and relate to audiences of all ages

Abilities : Positive attitude; eager to solve problems; capable of lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds; able to distinguish colours and discern sounds

Travel Ability : Open to traveling to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community

Schedule : Ability to work varying shifts, be flexible with schedule changes, and cover stand‑by responsibilities when assigned

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

Preferred Qualifications

DSNG experience

Working Conditions

Work inside a climate‑controlled environment and outside throughout the year, potentially in extreme heat or cold.

Drive company vehicle to and from various locations while obeying all traffic laws.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life.

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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