Executive Producer- Spectrum News Charlotte

Job Title: Executive Producer

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.

JOB SUMMARY
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 digitizing 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

REQUIRED 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
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work experience

Related Work Experience Number of Years
Producing and executive producing experience in television news 5+
Management experience 2+

WORKING CONDITIONS
Works primarily inside a climate controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
May be required to lift up to 5 pounds

EOE
Charter Communication is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability

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