Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum Local News; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Multimedia Journalist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll engage with your community, uncovering stories that matter most. You'll be responsible for every aspect of storytelling, from pitching ideas to editing final pieces, ensuring that the news is delivered across various platforms. With a commitment to high-quality journalism, this position offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you have a knack for storytelling and a desire to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive teams

Dynamic growth opportunities

Community impact

Total rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in television news reporting.
• Strong communication skills both on camera and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Pitching, writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing stories.
• Connecting with the community to uncover important local issues.

Skills

Television news reporting

Video shooting

Video editing software

Effective communication

Social media utilization

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Comparable television work experience

Job description

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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.

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.

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.

SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities.
• Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed.
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company.
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in 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 Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve more than 31 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most.

Who You Are Matters Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution