Executive Producer - Spectrum News 1

Charter Communications; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Executive Producer at a leading news organization dedicated to keeping communities informed. In this role, you'll lead a team of storytellers, overseeing the creation of compelling newscasts that resonate with local audiences. Your creativity and technical skills will shine as you manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring accuracy and engagement across multiple platforms. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about storytelling and community connection, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Supportive teams and inclusive workplace

Opportunities for career growth

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in producing and executive producing in television news.
• 2+ years of management experience.
• Basic editing skills and ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the vision for newscasts and oversee story creation.
• Build a positive team culture and generate story ideas.
• Make data-informed decisions to connect with the audience.

Skills

Producing in television news

Executive producing

Management

Basic editing

Training others

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Comparable television work experience

Tools

Newsroom software

Non-linear editing systems

General computer software

Job description

Are you a natural born leader? Are you passionate about keeping communities connected and informed? Apply today to be an Executive Producer at Spectrum News.

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

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As Executive Producer, you'll own the vision for the newscast. You'll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts. You'll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while generating story ideas that reflect your local community. You'll make data-informed decisions to connect your audience with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Uniting a team of storytellers
• Overseeing projects start to finish, including breaking news coverage and issue-driven special programming
• Hands-on management and training opportunities involving graphics, cameras, and cross-newsroom workflow

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: Producing and executive producing in television news - 5+ years,
• Management - 2+ years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Preferred working knowledge of general computer software
• Skills: Basic editing and ability to effectively train others
• Travel: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of 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 occasional field duties
• Semi-noisy newsroom environment

SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to, and informing them about, their local communities
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they grow
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life

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