Planning Producer - Spectrum News 1

Overview

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you a creative storyteller? Do you love keeping your community informed? Apply to be a Planning Producer at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and 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.

Be part of the connection

As a Planning Producer, you’ll serve as the heart of the newsroom. Responsible for producing content for assigned shows and newscasts, oversee planning and newsgathering coordination for a fast-paced newsroom in Washington D.C. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of local and breaking news and create newscasts that attract and hold audiences’ attention.
• Maintain political calendar, coordinate production resources, pitch stories, make calls, and handle breaking news.
• Transform stories from a simple pitch into a compelling piece that informs and engages viewers.
• Write and produce news stories for assigned newscasts as needed, ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear, concise, conversational style.
• Work closely with managers, producers, reporters, and photographers to coordinate editorial and production coverage of political events, major stories, breaking news and specials.

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum News

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

The base pay for this position generally is between $54,960.00 and $87,840.00 . 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.

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.

Charter Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

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