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: Spectrum Networks is looking for a Video Editor to edit video packages. 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

* Transcode and convert content to be used for editing.

* Edit voice-overs, sound bites, packages and shows for air.

* Use creativity and sound news judgment to create interesting content.

* Make certain all video and sound meet quality standards. Maintain and enhance established editorial tone and company/network/program image. Ensure photographic and media quality.

* Conceptualize story presentation with correspondents, photographers, producers and management staff.

* Analyze subject material, select equipment, lighting, angle and background; select and present subject to achieve desired effect, with attention to lighting, background composition and style.

* Choose and utilize a wide variety of photographic equipment, including lenses, lightings, filters, etc.

* Use photo software to modify and create images meeting defined style requirements; edit and enhance images; apply special effects and color correction as needed.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

* Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

* Strong knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro CC

* Ability to quickly troubleshoot technical issues with editing software and equipment

* Ability to read video scopes and audio levels

* Understanding of digital workflows and file-based delivery

* Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Education & Experience:

* High School Diploma required; Associate s or Bachelor s degree preferred

* 5+ years experience in news editing

* 3 years experience in long form/ magazine/ documentaries

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 deadlines

* Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements

* Provide 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

The Spectrum brand is powered and innovated by Charter Communications. Charter Communications reaffirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to qualified employees and applicants. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, current unemployment status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
Charter Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability
Charter Communications will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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