Sports Content Associate - Sports

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks 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 on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

As a Sports Content Associate, you will be responsible for not only fulfilling traditional tasks, such as working with Associate Producers to view, log and cue studio show elements, but also identifying and publishing game highlights from in‑progress games. Additionally, your duties will extend to supporting show staff with administrative projects and other show‑related needs. You’ll make data‑informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.

• Researching, developing, and producing creative and engaging content that captures the attention of the audience.
• Being able to work with a team of talented professionals and being able to use your skills and knowledge to contribute to the success of the organization.

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character‑driven stories of those in your community 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 a fast‑paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover.

We are focused on fostering a healthy and people‑first team culture to effectively address challenges together. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

• Experience: Sports & TV Production – 2+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques, knowledge of studio‑based production and postproduction, familiarity with studio, production, and post production equipment and software, basic understanding of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of television broadcasting systems
• Skills: Overall sports knowledge.
• Abilities: Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving.
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community.
• Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to breaking news, and/or severe weather emergencies.

• Familiarity working with Dalet production workflow system strongly.
• Video Editing experience is required… Familiarity with Adobe Premiere.
• Familiarity with studio graphics and sports ticker operations.

• Normal office environment.
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi‑noisy environment.

Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life.

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

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.00 and $40.60. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums…