Broadcast News Content Producer

Spectrum; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News in Needham Heights, MA seeks a versatile reporter-producer to shoot, edit, and deliver compelling content for assigned newscasts. You’ll collaborate with reporters and production staff to cover major stories, breaking news, and specials while meeting tight deadlines.

The role requires strong writing, video skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced field environment, using lighting, lenses, and editing software to produce clear, engaging broadcasts for broadcast, web, and apps.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated broadcast news writing ability.
• News video shooting and editing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in field environment.
• Interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Knowledge of current events and local market.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories for assigned newscasts; ensure content is factual and clear.
• Identify story ideas, research, and conduct interviews.
• Shoot and edit video for app, web, and broadcast on deadline.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors, and production staff on coverage.
• Determine story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics, and timing.
• Produce special programming as needed.
• Adhere to Spectrum News standards and safety guidelines.
• Operate video equipment (lighting, lenses, tripods).
• Ensure content matches edited pictures and vice versa.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

News writing

News video shooting

Video editing

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of local market

Social media familiarity

Valid driver’s license

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Cameras and lighting

Audio equipment

Job description

Spectrum News in Needham Heights, MA seeks a versatile reporter-producer to shoot, edit, and deliver compelling content for assigned newscasts. You’ll collaborate with reporters and production staff to cover major stories, breaking news, and specials while meeting tight deadlines.

The role requires strong writing, video skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced field environment, using lighting, lenses, and editing software to produce clear, engaging broadcasts for broadcast, web, and apps.