Digital Content Associate Producer – Spectrum News Greensboro

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: As a Digital Associate Producer, you will be tasked with preparing online news and stories. You will write content, using editorial judgment to enhance performance metrics. In addition to writing, you will also be able to capture still images from videos and upload media to our websites.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Demonstrated proficiency at multi-tasking and must have the ability to prioritize, work independently and meet strict deadlines
• Interpersonal: has contact with media and public with excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and interact with all personnel within the organization
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work rapidly and accurately
• Knowledge of current events and industry trends
• Operate Adobe CQ5 and Experience Manager content management system for publication of stories
• Leverage Dalet newsroom management system and programs
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop
• Pro-active, self-directed, enthusiastic in dealing with breaking news and high-stress situations
• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience required
• 1-2+ years id editorial experience producing news, sports and lifestyle content required

Preferred Skills/ Abilities:

• Knowledge of HTML and broad-based computer applications

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
• Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to “breaking news” and severe weather emergencies
• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

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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