Photojournalist - Spectrum News NECN

Spectrum/Charter Communications; Needham Heights (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News NECN seeks a Photojournalist to shoot and edit material for newscasts, elevating stories with fresh angles and lighting. You’ll join a collaborative team delivering compelling news across TV, digital, and connected TV platforms. The role requires 5+ years of shooting/editing, a journalism degree or equivalent experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Expect varied shifts and travel as needed. The team prioritizes accuracy, storytelling, and community connection, leveraging modern

Qualifications

• Shooting and editing television news footage (5+ years).
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent TV work experience.
• Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming.
• Clear communication to relate to diverse populations and ages.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds, travel for reporting, and work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit material for newscasts to tell compelling stories.
• Elevate stories with fresh angles, lighting, and viewpoints.
• Work collaboratively with reporters and editors to deliver accurate, timely content across platforms.

Skills

Shooting

Video editing

Storytelling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles

Bonded cellular streaming

Job description

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

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

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.

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 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.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS NECN

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 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

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they’re building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life.

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

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.40 and $36.10. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.