Full TimePortland, MainePosted 09/23/2024Business unit: Spectrum NetworksAreas of interest: ProductionRequisition Number: 2024-38182NPR360
Responsible for shooting, editing, and producing content for assigned shows and newscast. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Writes news stories for assigned newscasts; ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style.
Identify long and short-term story ideas, research and discover the content, set up and conduct interviews.
Work with reporters, assignment desk editors, and production staff as well as independently in the newsgathering process.
Collaborates with producers and associate producers at designated hub to create recorded or live newscast products.
Shoot and edit still and video for app, web, and broadcast on deadline.
Use video editing software to modify and create images meeting defined style requirements; edit and enhance images; apply special effects and color correction as needed.
Makes decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics, and timing to construct show.
Produces special programming as needed.
Verifies stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa.
Work with video newsgathering equipment such as lighting, lenses, and tripods.
Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the Executive Producer’s instructions.
Adheres to Spectrum News’ standards and practices.
Adheres to field safety guidelines.
May perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Demonstrated broadcast news writing ability
News video shooting and editing skills
Ability to solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage in field environment
Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines
Interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
Knowledge of current events and industry trends
Attention to detail
Familiarity with the local market
Knowledge of social media platforms
Ability to work rapidly and accurately
Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence
Required Education
High School diploma
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
Shooting and editing television news footage experience – 2+
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws
Ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
Lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds
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