Job Description

Position Type: Full Time Location: Washington D.C., District of Columbia Date Posted: Date posted 09.12.2025 Areas of interest: Editorial, News, Production Requisition Number: 2025-61394 Business unit: Spectrum Networks NPR320 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? Do you love keeping your community informed? Apply to be a Planning Producer at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks that are constantly expanding and 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 a Planning Producer , you’ll serve as the heart of the newsroom. Responsible for producing content for assigned shows and newscast, oversee planning and newsgathering coordination for a fast-paced newsroom in Washington D.C. Contribute to special features and stories. Participate in coordinating coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.

WHAT OUR PRODUCERS ENJOY MOST

• Developing an in-depth understanding of local and breaking news. Creating newscasts that attract and hold audiences’ attentions

  Maintain political calendar, coordinate production resources, pitch stories, make calls, and handle breaking news

• Transforming stories from a simple pitch into a hit that inspires and delights viewers
• Writes and produces news stories for an assigned newscasts as needed; ensuring content is factually correct and written in a clear and concise conversational style

• Work closely with managers, producers, reporters and photographers to coordinate editorial and production coverage of political events, major stories, breaking news and specials

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 - 2+ years
• Education : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• Technical Skills : Knowledge of social media platforms and basic editing skills (Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro)
• Skills : Go-getter personality, and excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Travel Ability : Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule : Ability to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
• Strong news and editorial judgement 
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

• Works primarily inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned field duties on occasion
• Semi-noisy newsroom setting

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Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits 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 $54,960.00 and $87,840.00 . 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.

Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and 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. Watch this video to learn more.

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. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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