Full TimeAustin, TexasPosted 11/18/2024Business unit: Spectrum NetworksAreas of interest: Content DevelopmentRequisition Number: 2024-43904NJR312
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain journalistic experience in both the newsroom and the field? Do you want to pitch stories, deliver newscasts, and connect with your local community? Apply to be an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) at Spectrum News.
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.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As an Anchor/MMJ, you’ll build a vital connection between a story and your audience. From pitching stories to delivering engaging newscasts, your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of reporting and anchoring. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, accurate, character-driven content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.
WHAT OUR ANCHOR/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS ENJOY MOST
Striking a balance between reporting and anchoring
Going into the field to discover original stories and delivering news in-studio
Telling character-driven stories that resonate with local communities
Working across platforms including TV news, connected television, and digital news
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.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS
Required Qualifications
Experience: Television news anchoring - 3+ years, Television news reporting - 5+ years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
Technical Skills: Video editing, still photography, social media marketing
Skills: Reporting and anchoring
Abilities: Managing multiple priorities effectively, 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: Work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies and able to work weekends and holidays
Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a 24-hour news channel
Political experience preferred
Working Conditions
Works inside in a climate-controlled environment but may be assigned to field duties and be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions.
SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
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