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Anchor/Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

Charter Communications · Columbus, OH, USA ·

Pay:
60.000 - 80.000
Job type:
Full Time

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

Overview
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain journalistic experience in both the newsroom and the field? Do you want to pitch stories, deliver newscasts, and connect with your local community? Apply to be an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) 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.

Responsibilities
As an Anchor/MMJ, you will build a vital connection between a story and your audience. From pitching stories to delivering engaging newscasts, your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of reporting and anchoring. You will be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, accurate, character‑driven content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Anchor/Multimedia Journalists Enjoy Most

Striking a balance between reporting and anchoring

Going into the field to discover original stories and delivering news in‑studio

Telling character‑driven stories that resonate with local communities

Working across platforms including TV news, connected television, and digital news

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum News
Required Qualifications

Experience : Television news anchoring – 3+ years, Television news reporting – 5+ years

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience

Technical Skills : Video editing, still photography, social media marketing

Skills : Reporting and anchoring

Abilities : Managing multiple priorities effectively, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds

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

Schedule : Work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies and able 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

Works inside in a climate‑controlled environment but may be assigned to field duties and be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold.

Compensation
The 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 incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

Legal and EEO Statements
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. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

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