Freelance In-Focus Producer - Spectrum News NY1

Job Summary
Freelance In-Focus Producer at Spectrum News is a creative storyteller responsible for driving local news coverage and determining the most important stories for the community.

Responsibilities

Lead local news coverage and drive community-informed stories.

Determine which stories should air and when.

Collaborate with colleagues to design newscasts and broadcast schedules.

Make decisions about airtime and maintain audience engagement.

What 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 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, excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood.

Schedule: Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of general office 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.

Benefits
The base pay for this position generally is between $55,000.00 and $105,400.00. Additional incentive-based compensation such as bonuses may be available. Spectrum offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and other employee benefits.

Equal Opportunity
Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

Legal and Compliance
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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