Digital Producer - Spectrum News NY1
About The Position
Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks 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. As a Digital Producer, you will create engaging and relevant content for Spectrum News apps and websites. You will be responsible for keeping all information accurate and consistent across platforms. You will also help your team plan and create social posts. You will be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content intended to engage and connect with our local audience. 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.
Requirements
- Editorial experience producing news, sports, and lifestyle content - 2+ years
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, or comparable work experience
- Adobe CQ5 and Experience Manager content management system, knowledge of HTML and broad-based computer applications is strongly preferred, basic knowledge of Photoshop
- Proactive, self-directed, and enthusiastic when handling breaking news and high-stress situations
- Attention to detail, ability to work rapidly and accurately
- Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
- Ability to work different or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies, willing and able to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Creating engaging and relevant content for Spectrum News apps and websites
- Keeping all information accurate and consistent across platforms
- Helping your team plan and create social posts
- Collaborating with Spectrum News teams across markets
- Producing creative push alerts, headlines, and captions
- Crafting stories that appeal to local audiences across a variety of platforms
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Telecommunications
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
