Anchor

Spectrum; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Anchor to deliver accurate, engaging news across TV and digital platforms. You will anchor, contribute to editorial decisions, and collaborate with a fast-paced newsroom to tell timely stories. This role requires leadership, on-air skills, and the ability to handle breaking news shifts.

Join a team that values accuracy, community impact, and cross-platform storytelling across Spectrum News properties.

Qualifications

• Experience: Television news anchoring - 5-7 years.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Experience in live shooting and editing news
• Skills: Excellent on-air camera skills, ability to work under pressure
• Abilities: Leadership skills, capable of managing multiple priorities as well as a proactive problem-solver, 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: Work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies and able to work weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

• Anchor and lead editorial discussions and decisions.
• Deliver accurate, timely content across traditional and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with newsroom teammates to produce compelling stories.

Skills

On-air camera skills

Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive problem-solver

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you want to deliver captivating newscasts that inform and empower local communities? Apply to be an Anchor at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks 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.

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. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

As an Anchor, you are the face of a story, connecting audiences with the news that matters to their communities. You’re also a leader behind the scenes, playing an active role in editorial discussions and decisions. You play a critical role on a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content intended to engage and connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR ANCHORS ENJOY MOST

• Connecting audiences with the stories that matter to their daily lives


• Striking a balance between anchoring and behind-the-scenes editorial leadership


• Setting a positive newsroom culture


• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Television news anchoring - 5-7 years


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience


• Technical Skills: Experience in live shooting and editing news


• Skills: Excellent on-air camera skills, ability to work under pressure


• Abilities: Leadership skills, capable of managing multiple priorities as well as a proactive problem-solver, 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: Work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies and able to work weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Working Conditions

• Works inside in a climate-controlled environment but may be assigned to field duties and be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions.

Here, 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.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $00 and $00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.