Multimedia Content Producer - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team as a content producer. This role involves shooting, editing, and producing engaging news content for various platforms, ensuring that stories are accurately represented and creatively presented. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing their skills in video production and news writing. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and creativity, while providing you with opportunities to grow and make a significant impact in the world of broadcast journalism. If you're passionate about storytelling and have a keen eye for detail, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in shooting and editing television news footage.
• Strong broadcast news writing and video editing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit, and produce content for newscasts and special features.
• Collaborate with team members to create live and recorded newscasts.

Skills

Broadcast news writing

Video shooting

Video editing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of social media

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Video newsgathering equipment

Job description

Responsible for shooting, editing, and producing content for assigned shows and newscast. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news, and specials.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Writes news stories for assigned newscasts; ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
• Identify long and short-term story ideas, research and discover the content, set up and conduct interviews.
• Work with reporters, assignment desk editors, and production staff as well as independently in the newsgathering process.
• Collaborates with producers and associate producers at designated hub to create recorded or live newscast products.
• Shoot and edit still and video for app, web, and broadcast on deadline.
• Use video editing software to modify and create images meeting defined style requirements; edit and enhance images; apply special effects and color correction as needed.
• Makes decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics, and timing to construct show.
• Produces special programming as needed.
• Verifies stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa.
• Work with video newsgathering equipment such as lighting, lenses, and tripods.
• Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the Executive Producer’s instructions.
• Adheres to Spectrum News’ standards and practices.
• Adheres to field safety guidelines.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Demonstrated broadcast news writing ability
• News video shooting and editing skills
• Ability to solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage in field environment
• Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines
• Interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with the local market
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately
• Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Required Education

• High School diploma

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

• Shooting and editing television news footage experience – 2+

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
• Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws
• Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
• Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds