Production Specialist I - Spectrum News - Military Veterans
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Are you interested in using the latest video production technologies to create award-winning stories? Are you looking to work on a collaborative and creative team? Apply to be a Production Specialist I at Spectrum News.
Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News 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 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.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As a Production Specialist I, you will work closely with Master Control Operators to create content that informs and inspires our audiences. You will collaborate with the entire newsroom to ensure all aspects of the show run smoothly. You will also use your technical expertise to elevate the production quality of our broadcasts. Your team will collaborate to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.
WHAT OUR PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS ENJOY MOST
- Collaborating with our production and content teams to create high-quality programming
- Elevating production quality in new and innovative ways
- Using the power of technology to delight and inform your local community
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: Television production - 1-3 years
- Education: College degree or technical discipline in television production or related field, or comparable work experience
- Technical Skills: Demonstrated technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology including knowledge/skills with, audio mixers, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, satellite systems, bonded cellular systems, router systems, and automated on-air play out systems; familiarity with video switchers, character generators, DVE’s, and video servers.
- Skills: Promote teamwork within a positive work environment, exhibit consistent leadership skills when performing directing duties, demonstrate understanding/skills related to shot composition, lighting, and aesthetics
- Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, ability to work independently without direct supervision, ability to train others
Working Conditions
- Semi-noisy office 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.
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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)
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. We hope that you will consider all that Spectrum has to offer. To learn more about some of the ways that we invest in our employees, visit our compensation and benefits page: jobs.spectrum.com/total-rewards
You can also visit our dedicated Military Careers Page today to find support and resources that are specific to the military community and a list of our current openings at Spectrum: jobs.spectrum.com/military-recruiting
Spectrum, owned by Charter Communications, Inc., is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.