Managing Editor - Spectrum News 1

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 passionate storyteller? Are you ready to get hands-on with editorial content? Do you value helping those around you reach their potential? Apply to be a Managing Editor 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, 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, providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it.
In your role as Managing Editor , you will collaborate directly with our multimedia journalists and photojournalists to review, critique, and edit stories before they air on TV. Each week, you will listen to story pitches, approve the most promising ones, and support our journalists as they shoot, write, and edit. Together, you’ll represent what’s happening in the community and across the nation, creating compelling newscasts that keep our audience informed and connect viewers with the stories that matter.

Responsibilities

Review, critique, and edit stories with multimedia journalists and photojournalists before air.

Listen to story pitches, approve the most promising ones, and guide the journalistic process from pitch to final edit.

Collaborate to represent local and national stories and create engaging newscasts across platforms.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’ll be creative, technically adept, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You’ll value accuracy and use curiosity and storytelling to share inspiring news across multiple platforms in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Our newsrooms foster a healthy team culture to address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

Experience: News or editing — 8+ years; Management — 5+ years

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

Technical Skills: Programming knowledge and an understanding of the evolving digital media landscape

Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships and motivate co-workers

Travel Availability: Willing to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and engage with the community

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

Preferred Qualifications

May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment; field duties may occur on occasion

Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment

The base pay for this position generally is between $98,900.00 and $175,300.00. 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 some positions may be eligible for additional forms of incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. We also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Learn more about us.

Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve—providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

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