PEG Coordinator - Spectrum News

About the Role

This position requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment‑based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Spectrum News operates more than 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks, delivering original, unbiased, high‑quality content across television, the Spectrum News app, and connected TV platforms. The PEG Coordinator is a key member of a collaborative team that produces compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts for local audiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate automation tools and equipment needed for encoding and sustaining regular cablecast programs.
• Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with community members, internal teams, and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with community members to make media‑production tools and resources accessible and to share their experiences with a larger audience.
• Collect information and handle details about scheduling and equipment usage.
• Contribute to fast‑paced, evolving newsroom work to produce timely, accurate newscasts.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in video production and master‑control operations.
• Associate’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field, or comparable television/cable experience.
• Knowledge of computer automation systems used in PEG facilities.
• Understanding of studio‑based production, post‑production, transmission, broadcasting, switching, and control of television broadcasting systems.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to read waveform, vector‑scope, and RF monitor.
• Valid driver’s license for the state of residence.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Schedule

• Ability to work different or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe‑weather emergencies.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Television studio environment, primarily inside a climate‑controlled space.
• Communication via in‑person, phone, and email.
• Use of various studio and control‑room television equipment, computers, and related hardware.

Pay

The base pay for this position generally ranges from $20.00 to $33.40, with actual compensation considering skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additional incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses may be available.

Benefits

Spectrum offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package that supports employee well‑being at every stage of life.