Original Content Production Manager - Spectrum News 1

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Interested in shaping compelling stories from concept to completion for a digital news audience working alongside a collaborative team? At Spectrum News, you'll organize production schedules, coordinate creative workflow and streamline processes for Original Programming. Your efforts will connect talent, technology and storytelling, ensuring each project is delivered seamlessly and leaves a lasting impression.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Coordinate production schedules and manage shoot and editing timelines for Original Programming
• Assist reporters and producers with segment booking, asset collection and post- production needs
• Research and develop stories, conduct interviews and contribute to long-form package scripts
• Implement workflow solutions, assign stories to editors and ensure packages and shows are completed on schedule
• Optimize content for YouTube and social platforms, tracking completion and maintaining communication with all production teams
• Process invoices for independent contractors and serve as point of contact for vendors, contractors and freelancers
• Manage award entry process including documentation, video acquisition and vacation calendar for staff
• Support production staff and shows as needed

• Ability to work under time-sensitive deadlines
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Interface with internal personnel across departments

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or Broadcast Communication or comparable television work experience

• 3+ years experience in production
• 3+ years experience managing projects
• 2+ years experience in journalism

• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate solutions and build relationships
• Adaptability, enthusiasm and initiative
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to motivate and manage multiple projects
• Demonstrated time management skills