Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

Charter Communications; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications, is hiring a Multimedia Journalist in Austin, TX, to tell local stories with impact across TV, connected TV, and the Spectrum News app. You’ll produce accurate, engaging reports, shoot video, edit, and distribute content quickly while working under deadline pressure.

Travel and weekend shifts are expected to cover breaking news and severe weather events. Strong on-camera presence and writing skills are essential, as is a valid driver's license and

Qualifications

• Television news reporting experience of 3+ years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or equivalent television work experience.
• Ability to shoot video, edit, and use social media effectively.
• Strong on-camera communication and writing/verbal skills.
• Willingness to travel and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Flexible schedule to work weekends/holidays and during breaking news.
• Valid driver's license for driving in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Cover local news stories across TV, online, and Spectrum News apps.
• Shoot video, edit, and publish stories across platforms.
• Respond quickly to breaking news and severe weather events.
• Collaborate with researchers and producers to craft compelling packages.

Skills

On-camera communication

Writing ability

Verbal expression

Time management

Curiosity

Community storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

Tools

Video editing software

Social media platforms

Video shooting

Job description

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

About the Role

Are you a storyteller at heart? Do you want to shine a light on the issues that matter? Apply to be a Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News.

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. We share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App as well.

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 to 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

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.