New York Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.

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: Spectrum News is launching a new national news product which will stream 24×7 on a new OTT platform. Spectrum News is in search of a Producer who will create newscasts as part of a national editorial team. Our national news puts impactful, not sensational, stories and information into context to demonstrate to viewers how their lives are connected to domestic and world events.

The Talent Producer is responsible for working directly with national news anchor, Executive Producers and Associate Producers in the production of live and recorded national newscasts.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Works directly with national news anchor
• Produces live and taped segments, prepare research notes, pitch stories and other special projects
• Writes news stories for an assigned show and/or newscast, ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style
• Conducts interviews with both high profile guests and those not accustomed to being on TV
• Collaborates with show production teams to prepare and facilitate production of newscasts
• Coordinates logistics with all National Content Group and Spectrum stations
• Generates story and coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basis
• Follows through on all assignments meeting required deadlines according to the Executive Producer’s instructions.
• Works in computerized newsroom environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Impeccable editorial judgement
• Must have a passion for news and storytelling
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Ability to effectively navigate social media for newsgathering purposes
• Must be able to work quickly and accurately while juggling multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Innovate storytelling and newscast producing
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel throughout organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
• 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
• 2+ years of producing experience in television news
• National news and live control room experience preferred

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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Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within our community! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, character-driven stories that are important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 30 + local news and 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 operates in a 24-hour news cycle which can require employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts, 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 tell amazing stories that mean something to our communities. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories across multiple platforms. 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.
What we’re looking for: The Transit Reporter will research, develop, write, edit and deliver in Spanish-language live presentation of news stories on a deadline. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads
• Build contacts and sources within the community and establish a community presence outside of the newscasts
• Navigates in-depth reports to own recorded and/or LIVE breaking news
• Deliver news reports, including live reports that demonstrate energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality
• Write and edit own news stories for an assigned newscast or news series within assigned deadlines
• Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively
• Works with photographer on assigned stories
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment
• Strategically engages in social media
• Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand Spanish and English.
• Must have sufficiently strong story development skills in order to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
• Must have strong on-camera skills
• Must have ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts, report to work on time, and be flexible with schedule changes
• Must be adept at social media
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related filed or comparable television work experience
• 2+ years of Television news reporting and live shot experience preferred.

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!

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The Senior Editorial Producer will develop, launch and oversee the editorial and production of ESPN’s 30 for 30 Podcasts. Top candidates for this role will demonstrate curiosity, a strong work ethic, exceptional journalistic instincts, creative production technique, and dynamic team-management skills. The role requires an editorial and production leader with a creative and inclusive approach to storytelling who can shape the vision and execution 30 for 30 Podcasts. The ideal candidate is a talented writer/storyteller who has a proven track record for developing talent, producing high-quality narrative content, innovation, problem-solving and has extensive experience working in a deadline-oriented environment. He/she will develop an efficient workflow/process, a long-range content strategy, and sales integrations. The Senior Editorial Producer will communicate expectations and deliver feedback to both internal and external talent and staff. He/she will oversee and manage direct reports. Responsibilities include related strategic plans, operational tasks and assignments.

30 for 30 Podcasts will continue to highlight compelling sports stories; staying true to the 30 for 30 brand by going deeper into stories our fans think they know, told by the best audio storytellers and sports reporters on the planet.

Responsibilities :

• Leads editorial planning, production and strategy for 30 for 30 Podcasts
• Articulates vision and sets agenda for short and long-range editorial calendar and planning.
• Lead editor on all 30 for 30 Podcast series/episodes
• Manage internal production team, and also external production partners working on all 30 for 30 Podcasts
• Conducts weekly staff meetings and will create/maintain editorial workflow systems, both within the team and within ESPN.
• Develops relationships throughout ESPN with other key stakeholders and divisions, including: sales, marketing, PR and high level producers representing all platforms around the company.
• Ensures highest-quality production standards.
• Collaborates on budget development and implements approved budget for program, making changes as necessary to meet financial goals.
• Cultivates relationships with prospective talent and partners.
• Assists in the recruitment and development of production and editorial talent.
• Coaches host, reporters, producers and editors to strengthen conversational storytelling skills.
• Coordinates aspects of production, post-production, and program distribution.
• Works with sales and marketing teams to develop strategies for the podcasts, as well as ensuring placement and execution of relevant promotion
• Contributes ideas for sales opportunities.
• Coordinates with marketing team around key events, from planning to execution of regular promotion for the show on internal platforms (TV/Radio) as well as with external distribution partners (Apple, Google, etc).
• Collaborates on the integration, optimization and awards recognition for 30 for 30 audio initiatives.

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum of 6 years of radio/audio production with experience as editorial leader and creative writer / storyteller / producer.
• Deep passion and knowledge in long form sports podcasting/audio.
• Extensive knowledge of podcasting and digital audio industry.
• Experience in team management.
• Demonstrated digital editing expertise using ProTools audio editing software.
• Curiosity; interest in sports, long form storytelling, and beyond.
• Smart conversationalist with outstanding interview skills.
• Strong journalistic and editorial instincts; exceptional writing ability.
• Thorough understanding of how to operate audio hardware, software and facilities.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of digital listening trends.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Thrives in team setting.

Required Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information :
#ESPNmedia