Executive Producer (Hiring Immediately)

Are you a natural born leader? Are you passionate about keeping communities connected and informed? Apply today to be a Political Executive Producer at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Political Executive Producer , you'll own the vision for the newscast. You'll lead your team through story creation to produce compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts. You'll be responsible for building a positive team culture, while generating story ideas that reflect your local community. You'll make data-informed decisions to connect your audience with the stories that matter.

What Our Executive Producers Enjoy Most

• Uniting a team of storytellers to deliver clear, compelling coverage of political events and issues
• Overseeing projects from conception to completion, with an emphasis on breaking political news and special programming focused on government and elections
• Leading hands-on management and training initiatives, including advanced techniques for political graphics, camera work and cross-newsroom collaboration to strengthen political reporting

As a part of Spectrum News, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience Producing and executive producing in television news - 5+ years,
  
• Management
  • 2+ years
• Education Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
  
• Technical Skills Preferred working knowledge of general computer software
  
• Skills Basic editing and ability to effectively train others
  
• Travel Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  
• Schedule Works different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of political analysis, election coverage and local policy impacts
• Working knowledge of newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

• Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned occasional field duties
• Semi-noisy newsroom environment

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.