Spectrum News is hiring: Producer - Spectrum News 1 in Raleigh

Overview

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 creative storyteller? Do you love keeping your community informed? Apply to be a Producer 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.
Responsibilities

As a Producer, you’ll serve as the heart of the newsroom. You’ll lead the charge on driving local news coverage and determining the most important stories of the day. You’ll collaborate with your colleagues to tell the news that matters in your community and around the country, making decisions about what to air and when, and how to keep our audience informed.
What Our Producers Enjoy Most

Developing an in-depth understanding of local and breaking news
Creating newscasts that attract and hold audiences’ attentions
Transforming stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers
Collaborating with colleagues to determine what goes on air
Required Qualifications

Experience: Television news - 2+ years
Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
Technical Skills: Knowledge of social media platforms and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro)
Skills: Go-getter personality, and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
Schedule: Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
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
Semi-noisy newsroom setting
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. The information in this description has been prepared to assist applicants in determining whether they meet the basic qualifications for the position.

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