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Spectrum News · 21 hours ago

Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

Palm Desert, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

Spectrum News is part of Charter Communications, dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content across various platforms. The Multimedia Journalist role involves storytelling through community engagement, covering local issues, and delivering news across traditional and digital media.

BroadcastingNewsSports

No H1B

Responsibilities

Talking to members of your community

Pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing

Take ownership of each step of the storytelling process

Create compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms

Qualification

PrintTelevision reportingVideo shootingVideo editing softwareSocial media utilizationEffective communicationCuriosityTeam player

Required

Experience: Print or Television news reporting - 3+ years

Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience

Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively

Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression

Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds

Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community

Schedule: Ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies, ability work weekends and holidays

Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Working Conditions: Work inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions

Benefits

Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life

Eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses