Executive Producer - Spectrum News 1
Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Rochester
Posted on: January 16, 2022
Job Description:
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: 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 metSolve the
challenges that come with dynamic news coverageDevelop backups for
critical coverageOversee decisions on story lineup, video/audio
elements, graphics and timing to construct a showWork with
Producers to create the newscast productMay fill in for Producers
as neededProduce special programming as neededPerform writing,
editing and digitizing functions as neededGenerate story and
coverage ideas on a daily and long-term basisHandles shift
scheduling and approves paid time off when applicableFollow through
on all assignments meeting required deadlinesPerform other duties
as assignedQualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Ability to read, write, speak and
understand EnglishProficient at inspiring staff to attain station
goals of creativity, urgency and accuracyAbility to work
effectively within a team environment and interact with all
personnel within the organizationExcellent interpersonal, written
and verbal communication skills Attention to detailMust be able to
work rapidly and accuratelyAbility to anticipate situations, meet
strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple prioritiesKnowledge
of current events and industry trendsPro-active with demonstrated
enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news and high-stress
situationsAbility to effectively train othersBasic editing
skillsMust adhere to attendance guidelinesMust be able and willing
to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule
changesWorking knowledge of general office computer software,
newsroom software and basic non-linear editing systems
preferredEducation & Experience:
Bachelor 's degree in Broadcast
Journalism or related field preferred or comparable television work
experience5+ 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
deadlinesVarying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news
coverage requirementsProvide 24x7, 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 NPR540
295972-1 295972BR
Keywords: SPECTRUM, Rochester , Executive Producer - Spectrum News 1, Other , Rochester, New York
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