Photojournalist - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Photojournalist, where you'll harness your creativity and technical skills to craft compelling stories that resonate with viewers. In this dynamic role, you'll work alongside a dedicated team, utilizing cutting-edge technology to capture and edit news footage across multiple platforms. Your contributions will play a vital role in connecting communities with the information that matters most. If you're passionate about storytelling and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a real impact.

Benefits

Supportive teams

Opportunities for networking and growth

Community impact

Dynamic growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shooting and editing television news footage.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit material for newscasts with fresh angles and lighting.
• Collaborate with a team to create compelling and accurate content.

Skills

Video storytelling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to relate to diverse populations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Comparable television work experience

Tools

ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles

Bonded cellular streaming

Job description

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.

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

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.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

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

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