National News Desk Producer

Spectrum Networks is looking for: enthusiastic, talented, and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing, and delivering stories that make a difference within our community! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, character-driven stories that are important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 30 + local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.

The Environment: Spectrum News operates in a 24-hour news cycle which can require employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts, including early morning, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Being on our team means: You are ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative, and highly technical, driven to tell amazing stories that mean something to our communities. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills, and abilities to share news stories across multiple platforms. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.

What we’re looking for: The National News Desk Producer is responsible for producing national content and coordinating content sharing for Spectrum Networks. The National News Producers will write and edit national and international stories of interest while also curating and repurposing stories produced by Spectrum News channels across the country. The National News Producers will monitor and identify national and international stories from the AP, CNN Newsource and other sources. The National News Producer will be a key member of our National Content Hub and will coordinate national coverage of major stories and breaking news

MAJOR DUTIES AND Responsibilities

Collaborates with reporting staff on presentation of their stories

Produces assigned news stories, video/audio elements and graphics

Works closely with all Spectrum channels to identify shareable content

Maintain a database of available content including packages, scripts, interviews, vosots etc.

Repurpose content from stations as needed to appeal to a broader audience

Uses strong news judgment to identify and prioritize which stories to produce for Spectrum markets

Writes and edits news stories; ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style

Edits national news video packages and vosots

Ability to produce live or recorded news programs and content

Verifies stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa

Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the managers instructions

Produces special programming as needed

Works in computerized newsroom environment

Performs other duties as assigned

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Strong broadcast news writing and production ability

Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines

Interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skills

Strong copy editing skills

Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization

Knowledge of current events and industry trends

Attention to detail

Knowledge of social media platforms

Must be able to work rapidly and accurately

Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems a plus

Basic editing skills

Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Education & Experience:

High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience preferred

4+ years of Television or Digital news experience