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Segment Producer
Spectrum
El Segundo, CA, United States
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Spectrum Networks is looking for passionate, talented and driven individuals with an eagerness to join the best and most dedicated in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment. Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant and timely news that is important to the local communities we serve.
What is Spectrum Networks: Spectrum Networks is a growing organization, home of 16 Local News Channels nationwide and 3 Regional Sports Networks in the Los Angeles area. Spectrum Networks is the news and sports division of Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), the leading broadband communications company and the second-largest cable operator in the United States.
The Spectrum News Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network that requires employees be flexible and available to work various shifts throughout the day, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays. The network is currently focused on the morning news, which means your day will start in the middle of the night, but it also means your workday will end around noon (most days).
Spectrum Networks employees are passionate and driven, and can thrive in a competitive, fast-paced and fiercely accurate 24-hour breaking news environment. They are creative and/or highly technical with a desire to leverage their knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories that enhance daily living within our local communities. They are nimble and learn quickly, enabling themselves to pivot when new information is acquired within an ever-changing newsroom. They are team players with positive attitudes and strong interpersonal skills. They have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
What we’re looking fora Segment Producer for special content for various platforms including both individual elements inside coverage and/or special coverage/programs including; documentaries, investigative pieces, magazine, arts, cultural & entertainment. This may relate to important daily news coverage, franchise, feature, or special event coverage.
• Produce compelling and/or long form programming that may include original programming, magazine, arts and culture, entertainment, theatrical, investigative pieces and documentaries
• Identify and pitch story ideas and/or work on assigned stories
• Develop, cultivate and maintain contacts/sources
• Work regularly with daily news producing staff to anticipate and produce special elements to enhance news coverage
• Collaborate with partners both inside and outside of Spectrum Networks
• Work closely with other department members to produce stories
• Field produce as needed
• Perform editing and control room functions as required
• Create, research, shoot and edit original content, documentaries, arts and entertainment and in-studio interviews
• Work with outside organization and sources to develop story ideas
• Write and edit scripts
• Produce special programming, including live shows, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Interpersonal skills; has contact with media and general public with excellent collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
• Ability to shoot and edit video
• Familiarity with the local market
• Familiarity with IRE best practices
• Knowledge of social media platforms
• Communication and collaboration skills; demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
• Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
• Ability to effectively train others
• Strong knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software and non-linear editing system
• Complex editing skills
• Knowledge of legal standards to ensure editorial guidelines of all segments
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience preferred;
• 5+ years television news producing experience
• 3+ documentaries producing experience
• Investigative Producing experience.
Spectrum Networks believes every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication, openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn and grow, and an overall positive attitude. Roles may require the following:
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time
• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule as a result of changing production, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• Dexterity of hands, fingers to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other compute components
• Provide 24x7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and loss of staff members
• Participate in an established on-call rotation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at varying distances
• Local travel up to 50% in company car and may require additional trips