Photojournalist - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum Local News; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Photojournalist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you'll engage in video storytelling, capturing compelling footage that connects with viewers across multiple platforms. With a focus on community impact, you'll work both independently and collaboratively, using cutting-edge technology to bring stories to life. This fast-paced environment offers opportunities for growth and creativity, making it an exciting place for those eager to make a difference in local journalism. If you thrive in a supportive team and are ready to elevate your storytelling skills, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Community Impact

Supportive Teams

Dynamic Growth

Total Rewards

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shooting and editing television news footage.
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit material for newscasts, creating compelling visual stories.
• Work collaboratively with a team to produce accurate content.

Skills

Video storytelling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to relate to diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Comparable television work experience

Tools

ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles

Bonded cellular streaming

Job description

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Are you passionate about video storytelling? Do you know how to catch a viewer’s eye and make a newscast visually compelling? Apply to be a Photojournalist 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.

As a Photojournalist, you’ll work with a team of talented journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts. You’ll elevate stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Photojournalists Enjoy Most

• Working both independently and alongside a supportive team
• Using the latest technology to tell character-driven stories
• Connecting with neighbors to capture footage at local events
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

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: Shooting and editing television news footage - 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming
• Skills: Knowledge of how to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to diverse populations and ages
• Abilities: Positive attitude and eagerness to solve problems, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
• 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 different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• DSNG 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

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 nearly 32 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

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution