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Associate Producer
Spectrum
Syracuse, NY, United States
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Spectrum News Syracuse (Central New York) is available on channels 1 and 200 exclusively on Spectrum for customers in the Central New York region including Syracuse, Ithaca, Utica, Watertown, Binghamton, Elmira and surrounding areas in upstate New York. Spectrum News Syracuse provides its coverage area with 24-hour local news, politics, features and weather seven days a week. The network provides a separate, customized program feed for customers in New York’s Southern Tier.
Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering news that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment!
THE ENVIRONMENT
Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.
JOIN OUR JOURNEY IF…
You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers our local communities. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
A Spectrum Networks Associate Produceris responsible for writing and/or editing news stories for multiple news wheels and website.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Writes news stories for assigned news wheels and channel’s website that are factually accurate, fair and balanced in content, and written in a clear and concise conversational manner.
• Ensures stories are written to the video being edited.
• Follows through on all assignments, meeting required deadlines according to the producer’s instructions.
• Produces news programs and inserts as needed.
• Edits video demonstrating technical proficiency. Edits according to instructions while meeting deadlines.
• Works with Producers, VJs, Directors and Assignment Editors to create the newscast product.
• Line produce news wheels on a fill- in basis or as otherwise required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field.
• Newsroom experience preferred.
Ability to work under pressure, Attention to detail, Communication/Interpersonal skills, Creative thinking skills, Current news events, Editorial skills, Electronic newsroom system, Internet Knowledge, Legal issues as they relate to news coverage, News judgment
News systems: library, archives, editing, desk; News reporting, Organization skills, PC knowledge (MS Office), Presentation skills, Problem Solving/Decision-making, Public Relations, Time management skills, Typing, TV production knowledge.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, immediate and appropriate responses and swift news judgment.
• Stressful environment requiring patience, sensitivity and strong people skills.
• Creative, entrepreneurial environment that attracts talented people requiring the ability to listen, follow instructions, identify and meet their needs, and take constructive criticism.
OUR CULTURE
Spectrum Networks is a growing organization, with 31 Networks across 12 States. Our commitment is to create relevant, timely content essential in the day to day lives of the people who live in the communities we serve. Additionally, our breadth allows us to share relevant content across our nation-wide networks, increasing our opportunity to share timely stories. We truly believe in continually redefining and re-establishing how we engage with our viewers and their local communities. Each Spectrum Networks’ employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!