Do you want to create high-quality reporting for your local community? Are you interested in investigative journalism? Apply to be a Digital Journalist at Spectrum News.
Part of Charter Communications,Spectrum News (https://corporate.charter.com/spectrum-networks) is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks 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 theSpectrum News app (http://spectrumnewsapp.com/) 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 aDigital Journalist, you are the heartbeat of your community. You will be responsible for capturing breaking news events and interviews with local newsmakers. You will maintain and strong social media presence and create engaging content in a timely manner. Your writing will be well-researched, polished, and will meet all deadlines. You will be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content intended to engage and connect with our local audience.
WHAT OUR DIGITAL JOURNALISTS ENJOY MOST
Building strong relationships with members of your community
Digging into the issues that matter to your neighbors
Promoting Spectrum News content through an active social media presence
Creating content for a variety of platforms including web, mobile, social, and more
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: News or editorial environments - 3+ years, Internet experience related to news - 2+ years
Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
Technical Skills: Familiarity with HTML and/or web-authoring tools and software, including Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms and digital trends
Skills: Skilled at identifying story lines and analyzing stories; experience with audio and video editing
Abilities: Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all team members
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 under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies
Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
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: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
Total Rewards:See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life (https://jobs.spectrum.com/compensation-and-benefits)
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Get to Know UsCharter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of more than 101,000 individuals working together to serve more than 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most.Watch this video to learn more. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-HEOHIAU7Q)
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