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Spectrum News · 3 days ago

Multimedia Journalist, Politics - Spectrum News 1

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$48K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Spectrum News is part of Charter Communications, dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. The Political Multimedia Journalist will engage with the local community to tell important stories across various platforms while maintaining a collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

BroadcastingNewsSports

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Mike Bothwell

Responsibilities

Talking to members of your community

Pitching to writing

Shooting

Interviewing

Editing

Taking ownership of each step of the storytelling process

Creating compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms

Qualification

Television news reportingVideo editing softwareEffective communicationSocial media utilizationCuriosityTeam player

Required

Experience: Television news reporting - 3+ years

Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience

Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively

Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression

Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds

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 under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies, ability work weekends and holidays

Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence