Client Reference Code: 2024-43554

Are you eager to collaborate with a hard-working team to build engaging and informative newscasts? Apply to be a Political Senior Producer with 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 Senior Producer, you'll play a crucial role in the Washington, DC newsroom by making editorial decisions, fact-checking scripts, and creating content. You will use data to inform these decisions and determine the news stories that will air each day. Along with your editorial duties, you will write news stories, edit news packages and field produce news events, plus serve as the heart of the newsroom - leadership, inspiration, and feedback will be important aspects of your role.

WHAT OUR SENIOR PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST  

Developing strong leadership and management skillsReading, writing, and copyediting scriptsMaking data-informed decisions Initiating and controlling plans for breaking news

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 producing - 4+ years, Line producing - 3+ years Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field, or comparable television work experienceTechnical Skills: Knowledge of current events, and familiarity with the local market and industry trends Skills: Strong attention to detail and passion for news, must be able to lift up to 5 poundsTravel 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 various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to "breaking news", and/or severe weather emergencies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a 24-hour news channelPolitical news experience 

Working Conditions

Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned occasional field duties Semi-noisy newsroom 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: Who you are matters here. We aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas  Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they grow  Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life 

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Job Code : NPR420

2024-43554
Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.


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

The base pay for this position generally is between $81,800.00 and $131,000.00. 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: 13552 Business Unit: Spectrum Networks Zip Code: 20001

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