Senior Executive Producer - Spectrum News 1

Charter Communications • El Segundo, CA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 3+ years of management experience
• 5+ years of experience as a senior or unit producer at a news station
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism
• Ability to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization
• Ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs and expectations
• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines
• Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of the daily production of news programming during your assigned shift.
• Leading and supervising a team of shift managers, producers, writers, reporters, technical staff, and other production staff to ensure that each news story goes from concept to air.
• Ensuring that the editorial and production values of news programming meet Spectrum Networks' high standards and drive viewership, grow the audience, and strengthen the brand.
• Making data-informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior