Job Description 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 Assignment Editor will coordinate news crews, resources and logistics, ensuring that top stories are covered across assigned shift. Determine priorities and assign coverage to news units. Collaborate on story ideas and coordinate assignments of the news gathering staff. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond quickly and efficiently to breaking news; coordinate multiple live field crews and the chopper
• Set up news stories by planning daily and long term coverage
• Monitor websites, social media sources and post content to news website
• Monitor police and fire scanners for breaking news and developing stories
• Collaborate with editors to determine which news events should be covered and which correspondent should cover each event
• Communicate the coverage needs of the assignment desk to crews and dispatch and coordinate photographers and field crews
• Develop sources within the community, including government agencies and public relations representatives
• Make beat calls to sources and other agencies
• Gather accurate information from the public and public agencies
• Maintain current and future files for news stories
• Contribute to story ideas and advance developing stories; participate in directing coverage plans under deadline pressure
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Solid news judgment and passion for news