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 shareon the Spectrum News Mobile App.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION As the Chief Photojournalist, you will oversee the photojournalism department. You will lead a team of photojournalists while operating ENG/SNG news gathering equipment. You will need to know how to develop news photographs for video. Your photographers will be prepared and sent out on assignments. You will establish production, technical, and photojournalistic quality standards. You must ensure standards are met and provide editorial comments to photojournalists. You’ll make data-informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.
What Our Chief Photojournalists Enjoy Most Developing leadership skills and learning how to manage others
Sets requirements for photojournalists' performance.
Maintains and improving the reputation of the network and program.
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.
Required Qualifications WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage experience - 8+ years, microwave truck experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, related field or comparable television work experience
Technical skills: Must know how to edit news video
Skills:
Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations and age groups
Abilities: Ability to interface with internal company personnel, 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, must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence
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.
Preferred Qualifications DSNG experience
Working Conditions:
Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
Must be willing to work in severe weather emergencies, such as hurricanes
Drive company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws.
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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 $78,900.00 and $139,500.00. 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.
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