Entertainment Jobs and Internships

Job Summary:

KFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television station in Central California, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist who can shoot, write and edit stories. We want someone who thrives on chasing breaking news, being the top story and owning the competition.

The ideal candidate will report for the station’s top-rated newscasts and digital platforms, all while keeping the audience updated along the way on social media. Our reporters are expected to turn creative and memorable stories, and then front them with active live shots. The ideal candidate innovates every day and is willing to experiment with new technology. This person must be organized, and work well under pressure and constant deadlines. We want someone who is receptive to feedback, and brings a positive attitude every day.

Responsibilities:

• You must be able to research, setup, shoot, write, and edit content on a daily basis.
• Ability to effectively handle breaking news live on-air, without a script.
• Collaborate with photojournalists, producers, assignment editors, and managers to execute story assignments.
• Fill-in anchoring as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of reporting experience are required. This is not an entry level position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Central Valley and bilingual skills are a plus.

Required Education

• College Degree

Job Summary:

Do you have the ability to write stories and produce newscasts with emotional and visual impact? ABC7 Los Angeles is looking to hire a staff Newswriter/Newscast Producer.

Responsibilities:

Basic Qualifications:

Candidates must be great writer/storytellers who also understand the role that digital, streaming and social media play in reaching viewers and creating high-impact content. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years newscast writing and producing experience and the ability to work quickly under constant deadline pressure. Schedule flexibility and willingness to work weekends, overnights and holidays a must

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Dalet, non-linear editing, Ross XPression, and touch-screen technology, and the ability to shoot a plus.

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 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.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings,
weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for: This Multimedia Journalist will have an interest and understanding of current events and news. The MMJ will be able to function as a Reporter and Photographer.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Create original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads
• Build contacts and sources within the assigned community
• Report within assigned deadlines
• Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality
• Write, shoot and edit own news stories for an assigned newscast or news series
• Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively
• Work with a photographer on occasion
• Work with planning editors and master control operators and independently in the newsgathering process
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment
• Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
• Establish a community presence outside of the newscasts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have sufficiently strong story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Live shot experience required
• Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
• Must have strong on-camera skills
• Must have 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 and age groups
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience preferred
• 3+ years of Television news reporting experience

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• Provide 24×7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts

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Spectrum Networks is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) for our Tallahassee bureau. The Multimedia Journalists we want to work with are curious, creative, and brave in their pursuit of important stories. Successful applicants will have powerful writing and research skills as well as a commanding presence on screen. The journalist who fills this role will be a leader in coverage of politics and government for Spectrum News Florida’s two stations in the Tampa and Orlando markets.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 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.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for: What we’re looking for is a Multi-Media Journalist for one of our four Bureaus who can research, develop, write, edit, shoot and deliver news stories on deadline for on air, on line, and on social media. Must have strong camera and storytelling skills. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, and news specials. Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories. Must be able to work independently.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Create original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads
• Build contacts and sources within the assigned community
• Report within assigned deadlines
• Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality
• Write, shoot, audio mix and edit own news stories, interviews and features for an assigned newscast to tell the story effectively
• Work with assignment desk editors, production staff and independently in the newsgathering process
• Work with a ENG/Photojournalist on occasion
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment
• Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
• Establish a community presence outside of the newscasts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skill/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have sufficiently strong story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Live shot experience required
• Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
• Must have strong on-camera skills
• Must have 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 and age groups
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience preferred.
• 3 Years of Television News Reporting Experience

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts
• Participation in an established on-call rotation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at varying distances
• Local travel in company car and may require additional trips for special assignments

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Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 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.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for:
This Multimedia Journalist will have an interest and understanding of current events and news. This Asheville-based MMJ will be able to function as a Reporter and Photographer, telling stories that are relevant and impactful to audiences across the state.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Create original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads
• Build contacts and sources within the assigned community
• Report within assigned deadlines
• Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality
• Write, shoot and edit own news stories for an assigned newscast or news series
• Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively
• Work with a photographer on occasion
• Work with assignment desk editors and master control operators and independently in the newsgathering process
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment
• Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
• Establish a community presence outside of the newscasts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skill/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have sufficiently strong story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Live shot experience required
• Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
• Must have strong on-camera skills
• Must have 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 and age groups
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience preferred.
• 3 Years of Television News Reporting Experience

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• Provide 24×7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts
• Participation in an established on-call rotation

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Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 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.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings,
weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for: The Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) role is responsible for researching, enterprising, developing, writing, shooting, editing, producing and delivering live presentation of local, compelling, creative and original news stories on deadline while capturing quality visual content. Contributes to special features and stories. Creates impactful and compelling content for the viewers in our local communities. Participates in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience
• Research, pitch, enterprise, write, capture quality visual content, edit news stories and produce creative, original and compelling own stories for multiple platforms
• Develop and cultivate a wide network of sources within the community and establishes a community presence outside of the newscast
• Generate original story ideas and develop fresh angles/perspectives and enterprise pieces for the stories of the day and responsible for development of news stories from conception to completion
• Produce original content for an assigned newscast or news series
• Partner with legal team to ensure news content and materials meet legal requirements and help mitigate risk to the company
• Identify long and short-term story ideas, research and discover the content and set up interviews
• Research and verify information for original news stories by being resourceful in using beat sources, contacts and leaders and verifying facts
• Deliver news reports, including live ad-lib and recorded reports while demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality
• Report within assigned deadlines
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis and write stories accordingly
• Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively
• Work with assignment desk editors and production staff and independently in the newsgathering process
• Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
• Craft smart, appealing and accurate headlines
• Strategically engage in social media
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Strong story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Excellent news judgement and driven by the 24-hour news cycle
• Ability to edit stories as necessary
• Live shot experience required
• Ability to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
• Strong on-camera skills
• Experience with bonded cellular technology
• 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 interface with internal company personnel
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Proven ability to report live stories
• Ability to shoot video
• Must be a self-motivated and have the ability to build relationships
• Must have editing skills
• Must be adept at social media
• Must use curiosity and have a sense of urgency to build compelling stories about the local community and community members
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Ability to drive a company vehicle to and from assigned location while obeying all traffic laws
• Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience preferred.
• 3+ years of Television News Reporting experience
• Experience working in a 24 hour news channel preferred

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• Provide 24×7, 365 days per year, on-call support. May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts

NJR310 293636 293636BR

Spectrum Networks is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) for our Tallahassee bureau. The Multimedia Journalists we want to work with are curious, creative, and brave in their pursuit of important stories. Successful applicants will have powerful writing and research skills as well as a commanding presence on screen. The journalist who fills this role will be a leader in coverage of politics and government for Spectrum News Florida’s two stations in the Tampa and Orlando markets.

Who we are: Spectrum Networks is a series of 27 hyper-local news and 9 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.

The Environment: Spectrum News is a 24-hour breaking news network which requires employees who are flexible and available to work various shift, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

Being on our team means … You’re ready to inspire and be inspired! You’re passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to flourish in a competitive, fast-paced environment. You’re fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories to viewers in our local communities. You’re nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. You have the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.

What we’re looking for: What we’re looking for is a Multi-Media Journalist for one of our four Bureaus who can research, develop, write, edit, shoot and deliver news stories on deadline for on air, on line, and on social media. Must have strong camera and storytelling skills. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, and news specials. Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories. Must be able to work independently.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Create original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads
• Build contacts and sources within the assigned community
• Report within assigned deadlines
• Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality
• Write, shoot, audio mix and edit own news stories, interviews and features for an assigned newscast to tell the story effectively
• Work with assignment desk editors, production staff and independently in the newsgathering process
• Work with a ENG/Photojournalist on occasion
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment
• Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
• Establish a community presence outside of the newscasts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skill/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have sufficiently strong story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Live shot experience required
• Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
• Must have strong on-camera skills
• Must have 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 and age groups
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience preferred.
• 3 Years of Television News Reporting Experience

Our Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude! Roles may require the following:

• Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
• Varying schedule due to, breaking news and/or daily news coverage requirements
• May entail phone or physical presence at the facility for equipment failure or other disasters. This includes, but is not limited to equipment and power failures, loss of contracted services, storms or severe weather, and schedule conflicts
• Participation in an established on-call rotation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds at varying distances
• Local travel in company car and may require additional trips for special assignments

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Job Summary:

Are you a creative video storyteller who knows how to bring content and characters to life using an iPhone? ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking an experienced mobile video journalist who can gather video and interviews and deliver unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be resourceful, collaborative and excellent at multi-tasking and problem-solving. Must be able to represent the station at community events, thrive under deadline pressure, and reliably deliver content in a timely manner. Schedule flexibility and willingness to work weekends and holidays a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with editing, broadband streaming devices such as Dejero and knowledge of Southern California a plus.

Additional Information:

This is not an on-camera position.