Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum Noticias

About the role

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. As a Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum Noticias, you will get to the heart of every story by talking to members of your community. Our Multimedia Journalists are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of hyper-local and national news dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and 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.

Responsibilities

In your role as a Noticias Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), you’ll take ownership of each step of the storytelling process, from pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What our Multimedia Journalists enjoy most includes connecting with neighbors as you dig into the issues that matter to your local community, telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital, and working with flexible deadlines and a supportive community to maintain a work-life balance.

Requirements

• Experience: Television news reporting - 3+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
• Language: Write and speak Spanish and English fluently
• Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• 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 work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Working Conditions

Work inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions.

Qualifications and Benefits

Our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.