Full TimeLouisville, KentuckyPosted 09/16/2024Business unit: Spectrum NetworksAreas of interest: Editorial, News, ProductionRequisition Number: 2024-39871NPR125
Are you seeking a hands-on experience in live production? Are you passionate about using technology to serve your community? Apply to be a Production Specialist II at Spectrum News.
Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News, is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.
Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION
As a Production Specialist II, you will assist with camera operation, audio mixing, and other technical aspects of producing video content. You will think creatively about putting together visually compelling and engaging newscasts. You will be part of a collaborative team that produces compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.
WHAT OUR PRODUCTION SPECIALISTS ENJOY MOST
Bringing newscasts to life in innovative and visually appealing ways
Assisting in JIB camera movement, lighting, and audio
Working closely with directors and editors to keep projects running smoothly
As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS
Required Qualifications
Experience: Television production - 3+ years
Education: College degree or technical discipline in television production or related field or comparable work experience
Technical Skills: Demonstrated technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology including knowledge/skills with audio mixers, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, non-linear editing systems, satellite systems, bonded cellular systems, router systems, and automated on-air play out systems, familiarity with video switchers, character generators, DVE’s, and video servers.
Skills: Familiarity with master control operations and directing and technical directing skills, familiarity with bonded cellular software and user interface
Abilities: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, ability to work independently without direct supervision, ability to train others
Working Conditions
Semi-noisy office environment
SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE
Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
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