Why you should apply for a job to Spectrum:
4.2/5 in supportive management
62% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
61% say the CEO supports gender diversity
Through a partnership with Women in Cable Telecommunications, employees can access mentoring, networking and development programs.
Spectrum Women serves as an internal resource, helping empower women to achieve their goals for professional success.
In 2019, 15 Charter leaders were recognized as Cablefax’s Most Powerful Women.
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Position summary
What we’re looking for: The Sports Producer is responsible for producing creative and original content for assigned shows, sports shows and newscast. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking sports news and specials.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Produces assigned sports show and sports inserts making decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct the sports show.
• Develop creative and original content for assigned newscasts and news inserts making decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct show.
• Write creative and original news stories for an assigned newscasts. Ensure content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
• Ensure stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa.
• Produce live or recorded sports shows.
• Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the Executive Producer’s instructions.
• Work with and guide associate producers to create the newscast product.
• Produce special programming as needed.
• Work offsite/in the field as needed.
• Conduct pre-interviews and on-camera interviews as needed.
• Perform editing and control room functions as needed.
• Ensure meeting and managing deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to produce live and/or recorded sports shows
• Strong broadcast news writing ability, including tease writing
• Strong attention to detail
• Solid news judgement and passion for news
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Familiarity with the local market
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems preferred
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and ability to clearly communicate solutions
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience preferred
• 3+ years of Television news experience
• Line producing experience NPR320 327773 327773BR
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™. ...
Why you should apply for a job to Spectrum:
4.2/5 in supportive management
62% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
61% say the CEO supports gender diversity
Through a partnership with Women in Cable Telecommunications, employees can access mentoring, networking and development programs.
Spectrum Women serves as an internal resource, helping empower women to achieve their goals for professional success.
In 2019, 15 Charter leaders were recognized as Cablefax’s Most Powerful Women.
