Multimedia Content Producer - Spectrum News NECN

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

Job summary

Spectrum News in Needham Heights is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who writes, shoots, and edits compelling local news stories for broadcast and digital platforms. You will identify story ideas, conduct interviews, and collaborate with reporters and editors to produce accurate, engaging segments on a tight deadline.

The role demands fast decision-making, strong writing, and the ability to work across live and recorded formats under pressure, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Broadcast news writing ability.
• News video shooting and editing skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines in field environments.
• Interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends.
• Familiarity with the local market.
• Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories for assigned newscasts, ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
• Shoot and edit video for app, web, and broadcast on deadline.
• Identify long and short-term story ideas, research and discover the content, set up and conduct interviews.
• Coordinate with reporters, editors and production staff in the newsgathering process.
• Construct show by deciding story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing.
• Produce special programming as needed.
• Verify stories are written to the pictures being edited and vice versa.
• Work with video newsgathering equipment such as lighting, lenses, and tripods.
• Adhere to Spectrum News standards and field safety guidelines.

Skills

News writing

Shooting video

Video editing

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of current events

Knowledge of local market

Valid driver's license

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Video editing software

Job description

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

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

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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 $55,000.00 and $87,800.00. 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.

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