Multimedia Content Producer - Spectrum News - Military Veterans
at Spectrum
Responsible for shooting, editing, and producing content for assigned shows and newscast. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Writes news stories for assigned newscasts; ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
- Identify long and short-term story ideas, research and discover the content, set up and conduct interviews.
- Work with reporters, assignment desk editors, and production staff as well as independently in the newsgathering process.
- Collaborates with producers and associate producers at designated hub to create recorded or live newscast products.
- Shoot and edit still and video for app, web, and broadcast on deadline.
- Use video editing software to modify and create images meeting defined style requirements; edit and enhance images; apply special effects and color correction as needed.
- Makes decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics, and timing to construct show.
- Produces special programming as needed.
- Verifies stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa.
- Work with video newsgathering equipment such as lighting, lenses, and tripods.
- Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the Executive Producer’s instructions.
- Adheres to Spectrum News’ standards and practices.
- Adheres to field safety guidelines.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Demonstrated broadcast news writing ability
- News video shooting and editing skills
- Ability to solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage in field environment
- Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines
- Interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration 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
- Familiarity with the local market
- Knowledge of social media platforms
- Ability to work rapidly and accurately
- Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence
Required Education
- High School diploma
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
- Shooting and editing television news footage experience – 2+
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
- Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws
- Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
- Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
- Lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds
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At Spectrum, we take pride in being named one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Veterans. Almost one in ten employees at Spectrum have a relationship with the U.S. Military in a wide variety of careers across our 41-state footprint. Our connection to transitioning service members, veterans, guard, and reservists, as well as members of the military spouse community, is strong.
We do this through a broad range of efforts to recruit, train, and retain veterans and military spouses including:
· Nationally Certified Broadband Field Technician Apprenticeship Program: This post-hire opportunity allows eligible Veterans to receive GI Bill Benefits in addition to their Compensation and Benefits.
· Partnerships with the following: Military bases and veterans' organizations, Hiring our Heroes, Centurion Military Alliance, Wounded Warrior Project, Paralyzed Veterans of America and Military Spouse Employment Partnership.
· Veteran-focused Business Resource Group: This group assembles veteran employees who have shared characteristics and life experiences with a focus on professional development and recruiting talent.
· Plus, we have a dedicated Military Talent Attraction Team.
We aim to foster an inclusive culture and workplace where each and every person is empowered to bring their best ideas, helping us better serve our customers and make an impact in our communities. No matter your background, identity or beliefs, we welcome you to explore a career with us.
Some of our top career opportunities include:
· Human Resources
· Project Management
· Network Engineering
· Physical Security
· Customer Service/Contact Center
· Field Technician
· Sales
· Summer Intern (Active Students, Rising Jr. or above)
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