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 news leader with a passion for accuracy, storytelling, and community impact? Spectrum News NECN is seeking a talented Senior Manager, News Gathering Operations to lead our team in delivering compelling, informative news coverage.
Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. 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 Senior Manager, News Gathering Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of news gathering related to the network's daily production of news content and programming. You will lead a team of assignment desk personnel and supervise the activities of reporters who are responsible for bringing each news story to life. It will be your duty to ensure that the editorial and production values of news programming meet Spectrum News’ NECN high standards consistently. By driving viewership, growing our audience, and strengthening the brand, you will play a critical role in shaping the network's future. You are an essential part of a collaborative team that produces compelling, timely, and accurate newscasts intended to engage and connect with our local audience.
WHAT OUR SENIOR MANAGER, NEWS GATHERING OPERATIONS ENJOY MOST
- Being responsible for the entire news gathering process, from conception to the air, and ensuring that the network's editorial and production values are consistently met
- Building relationships with community leaders, politicians, and other stakeholders to stay informed about important issues in the area.
As a part of Spectrum News NECN, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community 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 a fast-paced and 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 NECN
Required Qualifications
- Experience: Experience as a senior or unit producer at a news station - 5+ years
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, graduate degree preferred
- Technical skills: Demonstrated news judgment, with knowledge of current local news and newsmakers
- Skills: Communicate effectively with all levels in the organization
- Abilities: Ability to work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives
- Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to “breaking news” and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
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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
$96,300.00 and $170,900.00. 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.
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