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 a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that's important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 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 is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means Youre ready to inspire and be inspired! Youre passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. 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. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What were looking for: Spectrum Networks Digital Associate Producer identifies and creates content on-line and on social platforms. Identifies needs for digital initiatives to go with linear stories, liaison and reporters, to make sure they are submitting accurate digital content, constantly innovating augmented content to go with online and social stories, displaying proficiency with social platforms and digital tools. Adobe Photoshop and Premiere experience is preferred. Must know Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Should be familiar with analytic concepts. Responsible for writing content for digital products, including assigned news channels websites, mobile applications and social media sites.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares online news and feature stories based on on-air scripts and information provided by the assignment desk, wire services, newspapers, press releases and field footage
Copies edits for accuracy, clarity, factual content, grammar and spelling while maintaining editorial standards and reporters personal style
Handles publication of text, video and images to site, using online publishing tools and other computer programs
Uses a combination of editorial judgment and online performance metrics to set editorial tone of site by placing news stories in a compelling order and effectively promoting them on social media
Utilizes social media tools to promote online and on-air content, and to post updates on developing news stories
During breaking news situations, writes original news stories in AP print style
Maintains highest degree of quality and ethical standards in presentation of material
Operates Adobe CQ5 content management system for publication of stories
Uses Dalet newsroom management system to access source material
Encodes video clips for website using newsroom video tools
Captures still images from video clips for stories and uses file transfer program to upload video clips to website
Uses online tools to manage news channels social media accounts and to send out text and e-mail alerts
Monitors site metrics on various dashboards
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Must demonstrate proficiency at multi-tasking and must have the ability to prioritize, work independently and meet strict deadlines
Interpersonal: has contact with media and general public with excellent collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
Knowledge of current events and industry trends
Operate Adobe CQ5 and Experience Manager content management system for publication of stories
Leverage Dalet newsroom management system and programs
Basic knowledge of Photoshop
Pro-active, self-directed, enthusiastic in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Knowledge of HTML and broad-based computer applications is strongly preferred

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience
1-2 years of editorial experience producing news, sports and lifestyle content

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
Provide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts
Participation in an established on-call rotation

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