Associate Producer - Spectrum News NECN

Charter Communications, Inc.; Needham Heights (MA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Spectrum News NECN, serving MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT, seeks an Associate Producer to craft compelling stories with editors and producers. You will help tell community-driven news across TV, digital, and connected TV while maintaining accuracy and pace in a fast-moving newsroom.

The ideal candidate brings 0–2 years in TV news, strong writing, and a detail-oriented mindset, with travel flexibility and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Television news experience: 0–2 years
• High school diploma required
• Knowledge of current events, social media, and industry trends
• Ability to collaborate, strong news writing skills, and attention to detail
• Willing to travel to cover local stories
• Flexible with schedule changes
• Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with producers to craft compelling stories for TV and digital platforms
• Represent what's happening in the community and connect audiences with local stories
• Support cross-platform storytelling across TV, connected TV, and digital
• Contribute creative ideas and editorial judgment in a fast-paced newsroom
• Be a nimble, team-oriented player in a dynamic environment

Kenntnisse

Collaboration

News writing

Attention to detail

Current events & social media

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Broadcast Journalism degree (preferred)

Tools

Newsroom software

Non-linear editing

Office software

Jobbeschreibung

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

Do you have an eye for detail? Are you looking to kickstart your journalism career in a 24/7 newsroom?

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

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As an Associate Producer, you will collaborate with producers in the newsroom to craft compelling stories. Your creativity and upbeat attitude will be essential as you tackle sensitive topics and tell character-driven stories. Alongside the team, you'll represent what's happening in your community and connect audiences with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Transforming stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers
• Working with colleagues in a collaborative environment
• 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

As a part of Spectrum News NECN, 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 NECN

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Television news - 0-2 years
• Education: High school diploma
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of current events, social media, and industry trends
• Skills: Ability to collaborate, news writing skills, and attention to detail
• 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 different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, comparable television work experience preferred
• 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

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 $20.40 and $36.10. 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

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice products. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

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. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.