Multi-Media Journalist
Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Akron
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and
driven individuals to join the best and brightest 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, timely news that's important to the local
communities we serve.
Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news
and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter
Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most
essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and
thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged
communities.
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.
Being on our team means -- 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 in 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.
What we-'re looking for: The Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) role is
responsible for researching, enterprising, developing, writing,
shooting, editing, producing and delivering live presentation of
local, compelling, creative and original news stories on deadline
while capturing quality visual content. Contributes to special
features and stories. Creates impactful and compelling content for
the viewers in our local communities. Participates 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 experienceResearch,
pitch, enterprise, write, capture quality visual content, edit news
stories and produce creative, original and compelling own stories
for multiple platformsDevelop and cultivate a wide network of
sources within the community and establishes a community presence
outside of the newscastGenerate original story ideas and develop
fresh angles/perspectives and enterprise pieces for the stories of
the day and responsible for development of news stories from
conception to completionProduce original content for an assigned
newscast or news seriesPartner with legal team to ensure news
content and materials meet legal requirements and help mitigate
risk to the companyIdentify long and short-term story ideas,
research and discover the content and set up interviewsResearch and
verify information for original news stories by being resourceful
in using beat sources, contacts and leaders and verifying
factsDeliver news reports, including live ad-lib and recorded
reports while demonstrating energy, confidence, professional
appearance and voice qualityReport within assigned
deadlinesOrganize material, determine angle or emphasis and write
stories accordinglyCombine video, audio and graphics to tell the
story effectivelyWork with assignment desk editors and production
staff and independently in the newsgathering processResponsible for
representing channel in a professional mannerCraft smart, appealing
and accurate headlinesStrategically engage in social mediaPerform
other duties as assignedQualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and
understand EnglishStrong story development skills to submit
original story ideas on a daily basisExcellent news judgement and
driven by the 24-hour news cycleAbility to edit stories as
necessaryLive shot experience requiredAbility to develop sources,
work a beat, and break storiesStrong on-camera skillsExperience
with bonded cellular technologyAbility to organize and manage
multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadlineExcellent
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to
clearly communicate solutionsAbility to interface with internal
company personnelAbility to handle breaking news on-airProven
ability to report live storiesAbility to shoot videoMust be a
self-motivated and have the ability to build relationshipsMust have
editing skillsMust be adept at social mediaMust use curiosity and
have a sense of urgency to build compelling stories about the local
community and community membersRequires adaptability, enthusiasm,
initiative and a positive approach to problem solvingAbility to
drive a company vehicle to and from assigned location while obeying
all traffic lawsValid driver-'s license for authorized driving in
the State of residenceEducation & Experience:
Bachelor-'s degree in Broadcast
Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable
television work experience preferred3+ years of Television News
Reporting experience Experience working in a 24 hour news channel
preferredOur Culture: Every 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! Roles may require the following:
Overtime may be required to meet
deadlinesVarying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news
coverage requirementsProvide 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 schedule conflicts NJR310
292009 292009BR
Keywords: SPECTRUM, Akron , Multi-Media Journalist, Advertising , Akron, Ohio
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