Multimedia Content Producer - Spectrum News NECN Rhode Island

Spectrum; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News is seeking a producer/writer for their Providence newsroom. The role involves writing, shooting, and editing news for broadcast and digital platforms, with a focus on accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.

Applicants should have a strong grasp of current events, local market dynamics, and social media trends, plus the ability to work flexible shifts and meet tight deadlines. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience shooting and editing television news footage (2+ years).
• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories for assigned newscasts, ensuring content is factual and clear.
• Identify long and short‑term story ideas, research and interview.
• Collaborate with reporters, editors and production staff in the news gathering process.
• Shoot and edit video for app, web, and broadcast on deadline.
• Use video editing software to apply effects and color correction.
• Ensure stories align with visuals and timing for the show.
• Follow Spectrum News’ standards and safety guidelines.

Skills

News writing

Video shooting

Video editing

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Local market knowledge

Social media familiarity

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Tools

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.

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

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. 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.

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.