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Spectrum News · 1 day ago

Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

Chico, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Spectrum News is part of Charter Communications, dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content across various platforms. The Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) role involves storytelling through community engagement, covering local issues, and producing content for television and digital distribution.

BroadcastingNewsSports

No H1B

Responsibilities

Connecting with your neighbors as you dig into the issues that matter to your local community

Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

Working with flexible deadlines and a supportive community to maintain a work-life balance

Talking to members of your community

Pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and 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

News reportingVideo shootingVideo editing softwareSocial media utilizationEffective communicationCuriosityTeam player

Required

Experience: Print or 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

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.

Eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.