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Senior Producer
Spectrum
Albany, NY, United States
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Sr. Producer - Spectrum News Albany
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for producing creative and original content for assigned shows and newscast. Contributes to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Produces creative and original content for assigned newscasts and news inserts making decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct show taking guidance from newsroom managers.
Writes creative and original news stories for an assigned newscasts; ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style before submitting to Executive Producer for final newscast clearance.
Verifies stories are written to the pictures being edited and/or vice versa.
Produces live or recorded newscasts.
In the absence of an Executive Producer, Initiates on-air protocol when breaking news decision is made.
Works with associate producers and Producers to create the newscast product.
Provides specifics on newscast content for Producers and Associate Producers.
Produces special programming as needed.
Field-produces as needed.
Perform supervisory role as needed for specific shifts.
Assists in training new hires as needed.
Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the Executive Producer’s instructions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Strong broadcast news writing ability, including tease writing.
Strong attention to detail
Solid news judgement and passion for news.
Knowledge of current events and industry trends
Familiarity with the local market.
Knowledge of social media platforms.
Must be able to work rapidly and accurately.
Leads and assigns the work of others.
Must have ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline.
Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems.
Ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups.
Must be able and willing to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to "breaking news", and/or severe weather emergencies.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, communications or related field or comparable television work experience preferred.
Related Work ExperienceNumber of Years
Television news producing experience 5
Line producing experience 3
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Works primarily inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion.
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment.
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds.
EOE
Charter Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability