Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum - Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Cleveland, OH

Telecommunications

About the position

As a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) at Spectrum News, you will be at the forefront of storytelling, engaging with your community to uncover and report on the issues that matter most. Spectrum News, part of Charter Communications, operates over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks, dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. Our innovative journalistic approaches, supported by comprehensive research, allow us to inform and engage viewers on essential news, issues, and events occurring in their communities. We are committed to providing 24-hour news coverage, accessible through various platforms including the Spectrum News app and connected television. In this role, you will take ownership of the entire storytelling process, from pitching and writing to shooting, interviewing, and editing. You will work collaboratively with a team to create compelling, timely, and accurate coverage that resonates with viewers across traditional and digital platforms. The position requires a nimble and passionate team player who thrives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving work environment, where new stories and perspectives are waiting to be uncovered. As a Multimedia Journalist, you will connect with your neighbors and delve into the issues that impact your local community. You will enjoy the flexibility of working with varying deadlines while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your creativity, technical skills, and commitment to accuracy will be essential as you bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. Each day presents new challenges and opportunities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms, making this role both dynamic and rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Pitch story ideas and develop compelling narratives that resonate with the community.
• Conduct interviews with community members, experts, and officials to gather diverse perspectives.
• Shoot and edit video content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Write clear and engaging scripts for on-air presentation and online publication.
• Utilize social media to promote stories and engage with viewers.
• Work collaboratively with a team to ensure timely and accurate news coverage.
• Adapt to changing news situations and work under tight deadlines, including breaking news and severe weather events.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to cover stories.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in television news reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or comparable television work experience.
• Proficiency in shooting videos and understanding video editing software.
• Effective communication skills on camera and through writing and verbal expression.
• An innate curiosity and urgency in creating compelling stories.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and networking within a supportive team environment.
• Dynamic career growth powered by the evolving technology in the industry.