Political Producer - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum Networks; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News seeks a Political Producer to lead local news coverage and shape the stories that matter in the community and beyond. You’ll collaborate with colleagues to decide what goes on air and drive editorial decisions across platforms.

You’ll field produce events and interviews with officials and newsmakers, writing and editing packages to inform audiences with accuracy and storytelling flair. A fast-paced newsroom awaits a nimble, team-oriented professional.

Qualifications

• Experience: Television news – 2+ years.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of social media platforms and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro).
• Skills: Go-getter personality, and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• 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 and be flexible with schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead local news coverage and determine the most important stories for air.
• Collaborate with colleagues to decide what goes on air
• Field produce news events and interviews with elected officials and newsmakers; write and edit news packages
• Tell compelling stories across multiple platforms with accuracy and storytelling

Skills

Go-getter personality

Interpersonal collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

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 a creative storyteller? Do you love keeping your community informed? Apply to be a Producer at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and 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. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Political Producer, you’ll serve as the heart of the newsroom. You’ll lead the charge on driving local news coverage and determining the most important stories of the. You'll collaborate with your colleagues to tell the news that matter in your community and around the country, making decisions about what to air and when, and how to keep our audience informed.

WHAT OUR PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Developing an in-depth understanding of local and breaking news
• Creating newscasts that attract and hold audiences’ attentions
• Transforming stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers
• Collaborating with colleagues to determine what goes on air
• Field produce news events and interviews with elected officials and newsmakers. Write and edit news packages

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: Television news - 2+ years
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of social media platforms and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro)
• Skills: Go-getter personality, and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• 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 and be flexible with schedule changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

• Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
• Semi-noisy newsroom setting

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 $55,000.00 and $87,800.00. 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.