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Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.
The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings,
weekends and holidays.
Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
What we’re looking for: The Executive Producer will provide managerial oversight for editorial content across multiple platforms during an assigned shift. Includes scripts for special content, politics and breaking news. This may relate to important daily news coverage, franchise, feature, or special event coverage and documentaries.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervisory responsibilities for newsroom staff and station personnel working on newscasts with particular emphasis on Producers, Associate Producers, Reporters, Multi-media Journalists, and News Photographers, ensuring the department’s staffing and assignment needs are met
- Solve the challenges that come with dynamic news coverage
- Develop backups for critical coverage
- Oversee decisions on story lineup, video/audio elements, graphics and timing to construct a show
- Work with Producers to create the newscast product
- May fill in for Producers as needed
- Produce special programming as needed
- Perform writing, editing and recording functions as needed
- Generate story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
- Handles shift scheduling and approves paid time off when applicable
- Follow through on all assignments meeting required deadlines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Proficient at inspiring staff to attain station goals of creativity, urgency and accuracy
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Must be able to work rapidly and accurately
- Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of current events and industry trends
- Pro-active with demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
- Ability to effectively train others
- Basic editing skills
- Must adhere to attendance guidelines
- Must be able and willing 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 preferred
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience
- 5+ years of producing and executive producing experience in television news
- 2+ years of management experience
Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:
- Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
- Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
- Provide 24×7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts
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Production Title: ‘Superfans’ of Boy Bands
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting fans to work on scenes filming in the United States.
Casting: Super fans
- All ethnicities
- All genders
- 18 years old and above
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Gia Coppola is directing a new documentary film based on the book ‘Larger than Life: A History of Boy Bands from NKOTB to BTS’ by Maria Sherman.
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We want to share your real superfan experiences, memories, and continued love for your favorite boy band.
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Do you love NKOTB, BTS, The Jonas Brothers, One Direction, or any other boy band?
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Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $$
Production Title: ‘Houston’ TV Series Casting Call
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting stand-in to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 2022 to September 2022.
Must be available to work from the said dates.
Roles: Stand-in/Photo Double
- Height: 4″11-5″3
- Age range: 11-40 years old
- Indian, Middle Eastern, Hispanic, Asian, or Mixed Race
- This role will stand-in for a male child actor.
- Must be comfortable with changes to your hair cut / color to match the actor
Covid Test: TBD
- Testing is located in Atlanta, GA.
- No outside tests are accepted.
- The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR Test.
- While at the test facility and on set, You must wear PPE.
- All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
- You may not provide test results from another outside source. It would be best if the Houston Health and Safety team tested you.
- You must attend testing regardless of vaccination status.
Rate: Pay is $200/8 hrs
Production Title: Music Video about Molly World
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting models to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, July 16th. Must be able to work from the said date.
Role: 10 Models
- We need ten female models
- All ethnicities
- 18-28 years old
- Club attire & another scene will be Jean shorts with a Molly World shirt
Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $100/day
Production Title: Fugue
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting kids to work on scenes filming in Queens, New York, on Friday, July 1st. Must be able to work from the said date.
Role: Middle School Students
- 10-16 years old
- all ethnicities
- all genders
Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $$
Production Title: Wolf Pack
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia.
Role: Minor Background Extras
- All ethnicities
- All genders
- Age range: 0-17 years old
Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $$
Production Title: Wolf Pack
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia.
Role: Adult Background Extras
- All ethnicities
- All genders
- Age range: 18-100 years old
Covid Test: TBD
Rate: Pay is $140/12 hours + $30 for COVID test
Production Title: Wolf Pack
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting drag queens to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 28th. Must be able to work from the said date.
Role: Real Drag Queen
- All ethnicities
- All genders
- Age range: 18-100 years old
Covid Test: Monday, June 27th, 2022
Rate: Pay is $350/12 hours
Possible fitting needed. If so, a $50 Fitting Bump and an additional $30 Covid Bump will be added to your voucher.
Production Title: NBC ‘The Innocent’
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background extras to work on scenes filming in East Point, Georgia, on Wednesday, June 30th. Must be available to work from the said date.
Role: 1970s Scripted & Featured Building Resident
- Female
- age range 70 – 90 years old
- Please make sure that you are comfortable working along side our principal cast members, taking direction, and following simple blocking.
Covid Test: Tuesday, June 28th, 2022.
Rate: Pay is $88/8 hours + overtime if necessary + $22/2 for COVID Test
Production Title: ‘Heels’ Season 2 Casting Call
Job Description: Casting directors are now casting background actors to work on scenes filming in Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 28th. Must be available to work from the said date.
Role: Tobacco Joe
- Caucasian Male
- Age range: 40s-70s
- Must have a long white or grey beard
Covid Test: Sunday, June 27, 2022
- Testing is located in Atlanta, GA.
- No outside tests are accepted.
- The test performed is a Covid-19 PCR Test.
- While at the test facility and on set, PPE must be worn.
- All possible work dates are contingent upon clearing these tests.
- You may not provide test results from another outside source. It would be best if you were tested by the HEELS Season 2 Health and Safety team.
- You must attend testing regardless of vaccination status.
Rate: $150/12 hrs
COVID-19 testing bumps: $37.50 COVID-19 Testing Bump (for any testing outside of a work date)
Gas bump: If filming in Palmetto, GA, you will receive a $10 Gas Bump