Producer - Spectrum News Original Content

MemberSuite, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News is seeking a Producer for its original content to craft engaging, digitally focused news stories for a broad audience. You’ll shape the show’s look and feel, collaborate across teams, and drive high-quality storytelling across multiple platforms.

You will decide what airs and when, and assist with postproduction in a fast-paced, community-centered newsroom setting in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of digital video or television news experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of social media platforms, YouTube, and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro).
• Go-getter personality with excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Willing to travel to cover communities and interact with the community.
• Flexible with shifts and schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the look and feel of the digital-first long-form news program.
• Produce high-quality stories and collaborate with teammates.
• Decide what goes on air and when; assist with postproduction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Travel flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

YouTube

Job description

Producer - Spectrum News Original Content

Overview

Are you a creative storyteller ready to inform a digital news audience hungry for community first journalism?

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 on social media, YouTube, 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

As a Producer, you’ll serve as the heart of a digital first long‑form news program. You’ll help drive the look and feel of the show and produce high‑quality stories. 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 assist with postproduction.

WHAT OUR PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Developing an in-depth understanding of local news
• Creating shows and stories that attract and hold audiences’ attention
• Transforming stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers
• Collaborating with colleagues to determine what goes on air

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.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience:2+ years of digital video or television news
• Education:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Technical skills:Knowledge of social media platforms and YouTube 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 our communities 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

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:Who you are matters here. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
• Dynamic Growth:The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they grow
• Total Rewards:See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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