Producer - Spectrum News NECN
About the role
Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. 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. Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it.
Responsibilities
- Drive local news coverage and determine the most important stories of the day
- Collaborate with colleagues to tell the news that matter in your community and around the country
- Make decisions about what to air and when, and how to keep our audience informed
- Develop an in-depth understanding of local and breaking news
- Create newscasts that attract and hold audiences' attentions
- Transform stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers
- Collaborate with colleagues to determine what goes on air
Qualifications
- Television news experience: 2+ years
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
- Knowledge of social media platforms
- Basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro)
- Go-getter personality, and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
- Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Preferred qualifications
- Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
- May be required to lift up to five pounds
Working conditions
- Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
- Semi-noisy newsroom setting
Pay
The base pay for this position generally is between $55,000.00 and $87,800.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.