Multimedia Journalist (Osceola Bureau)

Spectrum; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive pay and benefits package

Job summary

Spectrum News is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to report from the community, pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit stories across TV and digital platforms. You will own the storytelling process and collaborate with a close-knit team to deliver timely, accurate coverage for Spectrum News viewers.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in television news, a broadcast journalism or communications background, and the ability to travel and work varying shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Television news reporting experience required (3+ years).
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent television work experience.
• Ability to shoot video and edit with standard software; strong social media use.
• Strong on-camera communication and writing skills.
• Willingness to travel and work varied shifts, including weekends/holidays.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit stories from start to finish.
• Own each step of the storytelling process and collaborate with the team.
• Produce timely, accurate coverage across TV, Spectrum News app, and connected TV.
• Work with flexible deadlines and respond to breaking news and severe weather.

Skills

On-camera communication

Storytelling

Social media usage

Education

Broadcast Journalism

Communications

Tools

Video shooting

Video editing software

Social media tools

Job description

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

Are you a storyteller at heart? Do you want to shine a light on the issues that matter?

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

In your role as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), you’ll get to the heart of every story by talking to members of your community. Our MMJs are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported. From pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing, you’ll take ownership of each step of the storytelling process and hone a wide range of skills. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS ENJOY MOST

• Connecting with your neighbors as you dig into the issues that matter to your local community
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
• Working with flexible deadlines and a supportive community to maintain a work-life balance

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: Television news reporting - 3+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies, ability work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Working Conditions

• Work 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

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.

Get to Know Us

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products. 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.