Multimedia Journalist

About This Role

Multimedia Journalists are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported, getting to the heart of every story by talking to members of the community. This role involves taking ownership of each step of the storytelling process, from pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing, while being part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage.

Responsibilities

• Connect with neighbors while investigating issues relevant to the local community
• Tell stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
• Work with flexible deadlines and a supportive community
• Bring community stories to life in the newsroom
• Leverage curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms

Requirements

• 3+ years of television news reporting experience
• Bachelor
• Ability to shoot videos
• Understanding of video editing software
• Ability to utilize social media effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when creating compelling stories
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Open to travel to discover important stories in the neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines
• Willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Important Details

• 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

About the Company

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand, including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile, and Voice. They also provide local news, programming, and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach, connecting customers in 41 states across the U.S.