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Video Journalist/Producer
Spectrum
Charlotte, NC, United States
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SUMMARY
Responsible for reporting news stories and producing assigned newscasts and under the direction of the Managing Editor and Executive Producer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Shoot, write and edit news stories as assigned.
• Live reporting from the scene of news stories as assigned
• Researches news publication, websites and programming for story updates and ideas.
• Brings story ideas to daily editorial meetings.
• Responsible for up-to-date knowledge of news and events in local market, nation and world.
• Builds the news wheel with live and taped news, weather and traffic elements that meet format requirements, within established deadlines.
• Coordinates with graphic artists in developing the graphics for the show.
• Writes stories for anchors as required.
• Stories should be written in a clear and concise conversational manner.
• Produces assigned live newscasts, news wheels and news inserts making decisions on story lineup, video/audio, graphics, and timing to construct the show.
• Produces and writes special reports as directed by Executive Producer or News Director.
• Works with Producers, Reporters, Directors and Assignment Editors to create the news cast product.
• Responsible for accuracy, fairness and balance of content in the on-air product.
• Will work inside but may be required to work outside when field producing and reporting.
• Will be called into work or required to work extended schedules during breaking news/weather situations.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• College degree – major in journalism or communications or equivalent television experience preferred.
• Two years experience in a TV News environment, to include a minimum of one year on-air reporting experience.
• At least 1 year of experience producing for a live newscast, or newscast in a 24 hour news environment, is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to use and have knowledge of common television newsroom computer systems and software, with ability to learn new software systems.
• Solid news judgment, with knowledge of current local news and newsmakers a plus.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only candidates that submit their resumes online at jobs.spectrum.com will be considered.