TV Writer

About This Role

This role is for a creative storyteller who will assume the critical role of a Producer in the newsroom, driving local news coverage, determining essential stories, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality, unbiased content across multiple platforms for Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the charge on driving local news coverage
• Determine the most important stories to air
• Collaborate with colleagues to tell impactful news stories
• Make decisions about what news to air and when
• Keep the audience informed through various distribution channels
• Develop an in-depth understanding of local and breaking news
• Create newscasts that attract and hold audiences' attentions
• Transform stories from a simple pitch into inspiring content

Requirements

• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship
• 2+ years experience in television news
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro)
• Go-getter personality
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to travel to discover important stories and interact with the community
• Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years experience in television news

Nice to Have

• Working knowledge of general office computer software
• Working knowledge of newsroom software
• Working knowledge of basic non-linear editing systems

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits