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
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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 Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
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, 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
- Adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative, ability to handle criticism, even temperament, and positive problem-solving approach
- 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
Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The retirement program includes a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to 6% of pay and an additional 3% company contribution to a Retirement Accumulation Plan for many eligible employees. This structure can make long‑term savings notably valuable.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical options (plus Kaiser in some locations) are available, and certain plans include up to $1,500 in employer‑funded health accounts alongside dental, vision, and 24/7 counseling. These elements indicate broad coverage with meaningful employer support for out‑of‑pocket costs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays, and increasing vacation with tenure are part of the offering. This breadth provides formal time‑off pathways across different needs.
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What We Do
At Spectrum, our Product & Technology teams build the platforms and tools that power seamless connectivity and entertainment across Internet, WiFi, Video, Mobile and Voice. Supporting more than 500 million devices, we’re transforming the next era of connected experiences with some of the fastest, most reliable and advanced services in the nation. It’s an unmatched environment for designers, architects, engineers, developers, operators and data scientists to grow their careers, solve complex challenges and collaborate to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Join us to help deliver what’s next.
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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