Editorial Fellow (Columbus) - Spectrum News. Job in Columbus LilyLifestyle Jobs

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

About the Spectrum News Fellowship
Spectrum News is seeking talented, creative, highly self‑motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Editorial Fellows. From first interview through Fellowship completion, we offer students a competitive, hands‑on and exciting learning experience that will position them for future news journalism and production opportunities.

About Spectrum Networks
Spectrum Networks is a series of more than 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. The organization seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

Experience You Will Gain
The Fellowship provides meaningful, hands‑on experience in a professional 24/7 newsroom setting. Fellows will gain skills in pitching, shooting, editing, writing, and producing stories that air on Spectrum News. They will work with experienced journalists, learn research and pitching, and receive weekly mentorship.

Fellowship Opportunities
MMJ Track
You will be trained as a Multimedia Journalist with the goal of pitching, shooting, editing, and writing at least three stories that will air on Spectrum News. These stories will be yours to use for your resume reel. You will learn to use all video and audio equipment and how to edit and produce a story on your own. You will also work with our MMJs, research story ideas, pitch to managers, and meet with a dedicated mentor each week.

Multimedia Producing Track
You will be trained in both the Producer and Digital Producer areas. As a Producer, you will develop skills in stacking, curating, pacing, editing video, and creating compelling graphics. You will learn to produce a half‑hour newscast that will air on Spectrum News. As a Digital Producer, you will curate content, write original articles, and create content for social media, web, mobile app, and other digital platforms. Fellows will also learn to work through breaking news situations, use the news production operating system and content management system, craft clear concise writing that follows AP style, and receive regular mentor feedback.

Duties & Responsibilities
Participate and complete each track's module
Complete tasks and projects assigned by mentors
Attend Fellowship development activities as scheduled
Be enthusiastic, communicative, and open to learning new things every day

Basic Qualifications
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions and relate well with populations
Ability to interface with internal company personnel and build relationships
Requires ability to adapt proactively and positively solve problems

Eligibility Requirements
Be in pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree
Current class standing of Senior or Graduate Student; students must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence
Must have authorization to work in the U.S.
Must be willing to participate for a term of nine months (minimum of 20 hours weekly)
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays to cover breaking news events and gain experience working for a 24‑hour news channel

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about life at Charter Communications.

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