News Copywriter (Hiring Immediately)

Are you a creative storyteller? Do you love keeping your community informed? Apply to be a Political Producer at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and 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 Political Producer , you'll serve as the heart of the newsroom. You'll lead the charge on driving local news coverage and determining the most important stories of the. You'll collaborate with your colleagues to tell the news that matter in your community and around the country, making decisions about what to air and when, and how to keep our audience informed.

WHAT OUR PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Developing an in-depth understanding of local and breaking news
• Creating newscasts that attract and hold audiences' attentions
• Transforming stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers
• Collaborating with colleagues to determine what goes on air

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 news - 2+ years
  
• Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
  
• Technical Skills Knowledge of social media platforms and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro)
  
• Skills Go-getter personality, and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
  
• 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 different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
• Political experience preferred
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

• Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
• Semi-noisy newsroom setting

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.