Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Content management systems
Content creation
Social media
Copywriting
AP Stylebook
Operating systems
Spectrum
Creativity
Editorial
Journalism
Editing
Writing
Adobe AIR
Video
Audio
Research
Mentorship
Management
Communication
Authorization
Internet
Job Details
About Spectrum News Fellowship: Spectrum News is seeking talented, creative, highly self-motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Editorial Fellows! From first interview through Fellowship completion, we offer students a competitive, hands-on and exciting learning experience that will position you for future news journalism and production opportunities. We take great pride in nurturing up-and-coming storytellers of tomorrow by providing a robust learning experience with Spectrum News. Selected candidates will gain a unique opportunity to work with and learn from award-winning journalists.
About Spectrum Networks: Spectrum Networks is a series of more than 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.
Experience You Will Gain: The Spectrum News Fellowship provides you with meaningful, hands-on experience that will aid in developing marketable skills for the future. Our Fellowship lets you work in a professional, 24/7 newsroom setting that integrates what you have learned in the classroom. The experience of being a Spectrum News Fellow will prepare you to take on nearly any role in a newsroom.
The Spectrum News Fellowship provides opportunities in the following areas, rotating through three tracks every two months:
MMJ Track
You will be trained as a multimediawith the goal of pitching, shooting, editing, and writing at least three stories that will air on Spectrum News. These stories will be yours to use for your resume reel. You will learn how to use all of our video and audio equipment and be trained how to edit and produce a story on your own. You will also work with our Spectrum News MMJs to see how a professional journalist does their job, in addition to learning how to research story ideas and pitch those ideas to managers. You will meet with a dedicated mentor each week to talk about your progress and receive feedback on your work.
Digital Producer Track
You will be trained as a Digital Producer with the goal of curating content, writing original articles, and creating informing content for social media, web, our mobile app, and other digital platforms. You will learn how to work through a breaking news situation. You will learn how to use our content management system and other behind-the-scenes programs, as well as gaining deep understanding of copy writing and AP style. You will meet with a dedicated mentor each week to talk about your progress and receive feedback on your work.
Producer Track
You will be trained as a Producer with the goal of producing a half hour newscast that will air on Spectrum News. This newscast will be yours to use for your resume reel. You will learn how to use our news production operating system, edit video for our newscasts, and create compelling graphics. You will work with Spectrum News producers on crafting clear, concise writing that moves the newscast forward, plus best practices for stacking, curating, pacing, and more. You will meet with a dedicated mentor each week to talk about your progress and receive feedback on your work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities & Knowledge
Eligibility Requirements: Only the best and brightest need apply. To be considered for a Spectrum Networks fellowship you must:
GGN102 2024-31365 2024
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. That's why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value 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.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet , TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of more than 100,000 individuals working together to serve more than 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more.
Who You Are Matters Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.
About Spectrum Networks: Spectrum Networks is a series of more than 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.
Experience You Will Gain: The Spectrum News Fellowship provides you with meaningful, hands-on experience that will aid in developing marketable skills for the future. Our Fellowship lets you work in a professional, 24/7 newsroom setting that integrates what you have learned in the classroom. The experience of being a Spectrum News Fellow will prepare you to take on nearly any role in a newsroom.
The Spectrum News Fellowship provides opportunities in the following areas, rotating through three tracks every two months:
MMJ Track
You will be trained as a multimediawith the goal of pitching, shooting, editing, and writing at least three stories that will air on Spectrum News. These stories will be yours to use for your resume reel. You will learn how to use all of our video and audio equipment and be trained how to edit and produce a story on your own. You will also work with our Spectrum News MMJs to see how a professional journalist does their job, in addition to learning how to research story ideas and pitch those ideas to managers. You will meet with a dedicated mentor each week to talk about your progress and receive feedback on your work.
Digital Producer Track
You will be trained as a Digital Producer with the goal of curating content, writing original articles, and creating informing content for social media, web, our mobile app, and other digital platforms. You will learn how to work through a breaking news situation. You will learn how to use our content management system and other behind-the-scenes programs, as well as gaining deep understanding of copy writing and AP style. You will meet with a dedicated mentor each week to talk about your progress and receive feedback on your work.
Producer Track
You will be trained as a Producer with the goal of producing a half hour newscast that will air on Spectrum News. This newscast will be yours to use for your resume reel. You will learn how to use our news production operating system, edit video for our newscasts, and create compelling graphics. You will work with Spectrum News producers on crafting clear, concise writing that moves the newscast forward, plus best practices for stacking, curating, pacing, and more. You will meet with a dedicated mentor each week to talk about your progress and receive feedback on your work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate and complete each track's module
- Complete tasks and projects assigned by mentors
- Attend Fellowship development activities as scheduled
- Be enthusiastic, communicative, and open to learning new things every day!
Basic Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities & Knowledge
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with diverse populations
- Ability to interface with internal company personnel and build relationships
- Requires ability to adapt proactively and positively solve problems
Eligibility Requirements: Only the best and brightest need apply. To be considered for a Spectrum Networks fellowship you must:
- Be in pursuit of a Bachelor or Graduate degree
- Current class standing of Senior or Graduate Student
Students must be 18 years of age or older - Must have a valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence
- Must have authorization to work in the U.S
- Must be willing to participate for a term of nine Months (minimum of 20 hours weekly)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends and holidays to cover breaking news events and gain experience working for a 24 hour news channel
GGN102 2024-31365 2024
Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. That's why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value 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.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet , TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of more than 100,000 individuals working together to serve more than 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more.
Who You Are Matters Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.