Freelance, Creative Arts​/Media, Journalism

Freelance In‑Focus Producer

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

Are you a creative storyteller? Do you love keeping your community informed? Apply to be a Freelance In‑Focus 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.

• Lead the charge on driving local news coverage and determining the most important stories of the community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and prioritize stories for the newsroom.
• Make decisions about what to air, when to air, and how to keep our audience informed.

• Developing an in‑depth understanding of local and breaking news.
• Creating newscasts that attract and hold audiences’ attention.
• Transforming stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers.
• Collaborating with colleagues to determine what goes on air.

As 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.

• Experience:
  
  Television news – 2+ years.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of social media platforms and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro).
• Skills:
  
  Go‑getter personality, and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• 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 different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes.

• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non‑linear editing systems.
• May be required to lift up to five pounds.

• Works primarily inside a climate‑controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion.
• Semi‑noisy newsroom setting.

The base pay for this position generally is between $55,000.00 and $. 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 and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

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

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.