Spectrum is hiring: Anchor - Spectrum News 1 in Milwaukee

Do you want to deliver captivating newscasts that inform and empower local communities? Apply to be an Anchor at Spectrum News.

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.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As an Anchor, you are the face of a story, connecting audiences with the news that matters to their communities. You're also a leader behind the scenes, playing an active role in editorial discussions and decisions. You play a critical role on a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content intended to engage and connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR ANCHORS ENJOY MOST

• Connecting audiences with the stories that matter to their daily lives
• Striking a balance between anchoring and behind-the-scenes editorial leadership
• Setting a positive newsroom culture
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

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 YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Television news anchoring - 5-7 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Experience in live shooting and editing news
• Skills: Excellent on-air camera skills, ability to work under pressure
• Abilities: Leadership skills, capable of managing multiple priorities as well as a proactive problem-solver, 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

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.

SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
• Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life

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