Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News NECN

Charter Communications, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News NECN is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to tell stories that matter across TV, digital, and connected TV. You will engage with communities, pitch, shoot, interview, and edit stories, delivering timely, accurate coverage for MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT.

Join a collaborative team that values curiosity, quick turnaround, and multi-platform storytelling. flexible deadlines, and a strong community focus drive this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or comparable television work experience.
• 3+ years of television news reporting experience.
• Ability to shoot videos and edit for multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit stories.
• Collaborate with the team to produce timely, accurate coverage across TV, digital, and apps.
• Develop enterprise stories by engaging with the community and sources.
• Deliver compelling storytelling under tight deadlines.

Skills

On-camera communication

Storytelling

Journalistic writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Camera operation

Job description

Job Summary

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 NECN.

Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. 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.

Responsibilities

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 NECN, 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.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS NECN

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