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Leads and executes television news and sports broadcasts, operating control room and studio production technology to deliver polished, visually compelling content. Collaborates with producers and production teams, supports breaking news coverage, trains new employees, and leads assigned production teams. Requires strong technical aptitude, knowledge of broadcast composition and lighting, adaptability, communication skills, and flexibility for weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and emergency coverage.
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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 with a passion for news and media? Do you want to help keep local communities informed? Apply to be a Technical Director at Spectrum News.
Part of Charter Communications, 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 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 Technical Director, you'll be responsible for assisting producers to create beautiful, visually compelling broadcasts and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. You will work closely with all members of the production team to produce a polished final product that informs and inspires our audience. You will also help train new employees and lead production teams assigned to cover news or sporting events. You'll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.
WHAT OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTORS ENJOY MOST
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
Working Conditions
#LI-AW3
NOP155 2026-79856 2026
Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive 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.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$22.30 and $40.80. 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.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for news and media? Do you want to help keep local communities informed? Apply to be a Technical Director at Spectrum News.
Part of Charter Communications, 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 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 Technical Director, you'll be responsible for assisting producers to create beautiful, visually compelling broadcasts and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. You will work closely with all members of the production team to produce a polished final product that informs and inspires our audience. You will also help train new employees and lead production teams assigned to cover news or sporting events. You'll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.
WHAT OUR TECHNICAL DIRECTORS ENJOY MOST
- Planning and executing high-quality broadcasts that inform local communities
- Creating news that hooks and holds our audience's attention
- Leading a safe environment where the team can share ideas, build strong relationships, and learn together
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: Production environment - 3+ years
- Education: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in television production, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Technical Skills: Strong technical aptitude and experience with television control room and studio production technology including video switchers, audio mixers, character generators, DVE's, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, and automated on-air playout systems
- Skills: Competent understanding/skills related to shot composition, lighting and aesthetics, excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate solutions
- Abilities: Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative, ability to handle criticism, even temperament, and a positive approach to problem solving, lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds
- Schedule: Ability to work different or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays
Working Conditions
- Semi-noisy office environment
- Lift/push/pull/maneuver equipment up to 50 pounds
#LI-AW3
NOP155 2026-79856 2026
Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive 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.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$22.30 and $40.80. 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.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of experience in a production environment
- Bachelor's degree concentrated in television production or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Experience with television control room and studio production technology, including video switchers, audio mixers, character generators, DVE systems, robotic camera controls, production automation systems, newsroom editorial software, and automated on-air playout systems
- Understanding of shot composition, lighting, and aesthetics
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate solutions
- Ability to adapt, demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative, handle criticism, maintain an even temperament, and approach problem solving positively
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work different or extended shifts for breaking news and severe weather emergencies
- Ability to work weekends and holidays
- Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
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Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 6% plus an additional 3% company retirement contribution for many roles is repeatedly highlighted, signaling strong long‑term savings support. Materials also note broad eligibility across job postings, reinforcing retirement as a core pillar.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage costs are framed as stable because the company says it has absorbed the full premium increases for medical, dental, and vision for the past 12 years, helping keep paycheck deductions steadier than typical trends. This emphasis on cost control is prominently featured on the careers site.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Tuition‑free degree options via Guild and free or discounted Spectrum services (internet/TV/mobile where available) are positioned as signature offerings that add everyday value beyond base pay. Education and connectivity perks are consistently promoted across role postings.
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What We Do
Our Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation’s fastest mobile service, most reliable internet service, most viewed live TV app, and the most advanced WiFi, serving nearly 100 million users and 500 million devices. We are transforming the next era of connectivity and entertainment experiences together. The experience within Spectrum’s Product and Technology team is unmatched and there are opportunities to grow your career as a designer, architect, engineer, developer, operator, or data scientist. We are creative, disciplined, hard-working, complex-problem solvers that believe in collaborating to deliver the highest quality customer experience.
Why Work With Us
At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.
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