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This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Are you looking for an opportunity to gain journalistic experience in both the newsroom and the field? Do you want to pitch stories, deliver newscasts, and connect with your local community? 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. As an Anchor/MMJ, you’ll build a vital connection between a story and your audience. From pitching stories to delivering engaging newscasts, your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of reporting and anchoring. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, accurate, character-driven content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms. 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 Our Anchor/Multimedia Journalists Enjoy Most Striking a balance between reporting and anchoring Going into the field to discover original stories and delivering news in-studio Telling character-driven stories that resonate with local communities Working across platforms including TV news, connected television, and digital news Required Qualifications WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS Experience: Television news anchoring - 3+ years, Television news reporting - 5+ years Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience Technical Skills: Video editing, still photography, social media marketing Skills: Reporting and anchoring Abilities: Managing multiple priorities effectively, 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: Work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies and able to work weekends and holidays Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a 24-hour news channel Working Conditions Works inside in a climate-controlled environment but may be assigned to field duties and be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions. 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 $101,000.00 and $388,500.00. 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 Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more. Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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