Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Do you have a vision for shaping groundbreaking content and leading high-performing teams in a rapidly evolving, digital-first news environment? Spectrum News invites you to step into a pivotal role where your strategic leadership will influence how communities stay informed, inspired and connected. Your work will drive the future of long-form digital storytelling, supporting Spectrum’s mission to inform and engage viewers with trusted news across every platform. How You’ll Make an Impact Lead editorial direction and strategy for original long-form news coverage on YouTube, digital, linear, social and podcast platforms Direct, mentor and inspire teams of producers and editors to consistently deliver compelling, accurate and timely stories Oversee the production of special coverage and breaking news, ensuring seamless collaboration and operational excellence across teams Develop, implement and refine innovative storytelling techniques and workflows to maximize audience engagement and reach Manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively developing contingency plans to address shifting priorities and deadlines Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align content initiatives with Spectrum’s overall news strategy and objectives Champion a high standard of quality and creativity, motivating teams to continually raise the bar for journalistic excellence WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS Required Qualifications Experience: Management experience - 3+ years, experience as a senior or unit producer at a news station - 5+ years Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism Technical skills: Ability to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives Skills: Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in English Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization, ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs and expectations, ability to work under time pressure deadlines 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 various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to "breaking news", and/or severe weather emergencies Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree Working Conditions: Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion Requires long periods of personal computer use and telephone communications Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment Communicates in person, by phone and by email Works different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays Materials and equipment used: various studio and newsgathering television equipment, computers and computer-related equipment Sits for long periods of time Must be able to distinguish colors and discern sounds May be required to lift up to 5 pounds NPR690 2026-74225 2026 Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a 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. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. The base pay for this position generally is between $96,300.00 and $205,100.00 . The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses. Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spec