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Full Time El Segundo, California Posted 12/02/2025 Areas of interest: Editorial, News Requisition Number: 2025-66154 NED600
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 passionate storyteller? Are you ready to get hands-on with editorial content? Do you value helping those around you reach their potential? Apply to be a Managing Editor 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.


In your role as Managing Editor, you will collaborate directly with our multimedia journalists and photojournalists to review, critique, and edit stories before they air on TV. Each week, you will listen to story pitches, approve the most promising ones, and support our journalists as they shoot, write, and edit. Together, you’ll represent what’s happening in the community and across the nation, creating compelling newscasts that keep our audience informed and connect viewers with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR MANAGING EDITORS ENJOY MOST

  • Following the development of a compelling story from the pitch to its final edit
  • Connecting with your local community on the issues that affect them most
  • Seeing your edits come to life

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. Our newsrooms foster a healthy team and culture to effectively address challenges together. 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: News or editing - 8+ years, Management - 5+ years
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Management, or related field, comparable television management work experience
  • Technical Skills: Programming knowledge and an understanding of the evolving digital media landscape
  • Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to cultivate relationships and motivate co-workers
  • 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

  • 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
  • Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment

NED600 2025-66154 2025

Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value 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 $107,760.00 and $191,100.00. 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 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. Watch this video to learn more.

Who You Are Matters Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.
FCC Unit: 13558 Business Unit: Spectrum Networks Zip Code: 90245

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