Client Reference Code: 2024-42143

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 abilityNews video shooting and editing skillsAbility to solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage in field environmentAbility to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlinesInterpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skillsAbility to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organizationKnowledge of current events and industry trendsAttention to detailFamiliarity with the local marketKnowledge of social media platformsAbility to work rapidly and accuratelyValid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residenceWrite and speak Spanish fluently

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 conditionsDrives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic lawsAbility to distinguish colors and discern soundsWorks different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

Lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds

Job Code : NPR360

2024-42143
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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

For Certain Applicants in Los Angeles County: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The base pay for this position generally is between $55,000.00 and $105,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

FCC Unit: 13558 Business Unit: Spectrum Networks Zip Code: 90245

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