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Spectrum · 3 months ago

Multimedia Content Producer - Spectrum News

Birmingham, Alabama

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$46K/yr - $73K/yr

2+ years exp

Spectrum is a leading company known for its products and services, including Spectrum Internet and TV. They are seeking a Multimedia Content Producer who will be responsible for shooting, editing, and producing content for assigned shows and newscasts, while contributing to special features and stories.

Digital EntertainmentInternetTelecommunications

No H1B

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

Qualification

Broadcast news writingVideo shootingVideo editingSocial mediaCurrent eventsLocal marketInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Demonstrated broadcast news writing ability

News video shooting and editing skills

Ability to solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage in field environment

Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines

Interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skills

Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization

Knowledge of current events and industry trends

Attention to detail

Familiarity with the local market

Knowledge of social media platforms

Ability to work rapidly and accurately

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

High School diploma

Shooting and editing television news footage experience – 2+

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

Company

Spectrum

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Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that offers a range of home entertainment and information services. It is a sub-organization of Charter Communications.

Founded in 1989

Stamford, Connecticut, USA

10001+ employees