Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

About the role

Spectrum News is a network of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks. We produce original, unbiased, and high-quality content using innovative journalistic approaches and comprehensive research. We distribute news via TV, the Spectrum News app, and connected television. We aim to provide 24-hour news coverage to viewers.

Responsibilities

• Talk to members of your community to uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported.
• Take ownership of the storytelling process from pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing.
• Create compelling, timely, and accurate coverage for traditional and digital platforms.
• Connect with viewers across various platforms including TV, connected television, and digital.
• Work with flexible deadlines and a supportive community to maintain a work-life balance.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years in television news reporting.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understand video editing software, and utilize social media effectively.
• Skills: Effective communication on camera and through writing and verbal expression.
• Abilities: Innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when creating compelling stories.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a 24-hour news channel.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that supports all aspects of employees' well-being at every stage of life.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays.