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JOB SUMMARY
Produce special content for various platforms including both individual elements inside coverage and/or special coverage/programs including; documentaries, investigative pieces, magazine, arts, cultural & entertainment. This may relate to important daily news coverage, franchise, feature, or special event coverage.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Produce compelling and/or long form programming that may include original programming, magazine, arts and culture, entertainment, theatrical, investigative pieces and documentaries
Identify and pitch story ideas and/or work on assigned stories
Develop, cultivate and maintain contacts/sources
Work regularly with daily news producing staff to anticipate and produce special elements to enhance news coverage
Collaborate with partners both inside and outside of Spectrum Networks
Work closely with other department members to produce stories
Field produce as needed
Perform editing and control room functions as required
Create, research, shoot and edit original content, documentaries, arts and entertainment and in-studio interviews
Work with outside organization and sources to develop story ideas
Write and edit scripts
Produce special programming, including live shows, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Interpersonal skills; has contact with media and general public with excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
Ability to shoot and edit video
Familiarity with the local market
Familiarity with IRE best practices
Knowledge of social media platforms
Communication and collaboration skills; demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
Knowledge of current events and industry trends
Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
Ability to effectively train others
Strong knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and non-linear editing system
Complex editing skills
Knowledge of legal standards to ensure editorial guidelines of all segments
Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable work experience preferred
Related Work Experience Number of Years
Television news producing experience 5+
Documentaries producing experience 3+
Investigative Producing 3+
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds
Must be able to distinguish colors and discern sounds
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About the company
Spectrum's Product and Services are powered and innovated by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), the leading broadband communications company and the second-largest cable operator in the United States. Our company provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including Spectrum TV™ video entertainment programming, Spectrum Internet™ access, and Spectrum Voice™. ...