Spectrum News

"Find the helpers." It’s where we begin when the unimaginable happens. For our Texas team, this story is deeply personal. Many haven’t stopped working since the evacuation alerts rang out early on July 4th morning. Since then, we’ve focused on more than headlines. We’re finding the humanity behind the devastation, asking smart questions about how this happened, and zeroing in on how our communities can rebuild and recover. Most importantly, we’re honoring the lives lost—so many lives lost. There’s no making sense of that. But we can make a difference—by showing up, staying present, and covering the impact not just for days or weeks… but until recovery isn’t a headline, but a reality.

Welcome to the Spectrum News team Julia Narvaez Munguia!

Another Sunday evening at the anchor desk for Spectrum News in Columbus, OH! Always so grateful for opportunities and experiences that lead to inevitable growth💙 #spectrumnews #anchor

We’re always looking for better ways to connect people with information—and sometimes, that means tech. From AR to VR, we’ve used high-impact visuals to explain everything from voter turnout to measles to mental health. Today, we got even better at it. Our production manager Zach Christodoulides led a session that brought editorial and production teams together to demystify the “how” behind these tools. When more of us understand what’s under the hood, we can tell smarter stories—and reach more people. One story can make a difference. But a whole team working together? That’s how we change the world.

Last call to apply for the Spectrum News Fellowship program! There are still spots available for this amazing program that offers seniors in undergrad or grad school hands-on experience as an MMJ, producer, and digital journalist. The program will last from September 2025 until May 2026. Check out the available fellowship positions here: https://bit.ly/42CP3tz. #Hiring #Fallsemester #Fellowship #Internship #Journalism 

Congratulations to Alison Hellman on being named one of the WICT Network's 2025 Women to Watch! Alison is incredibly deserving of this honor — her leadership, innovation, and impact on Spectrum News raise the bar for us and our whole industry.

Spectrum News Fellowship applications are now available! The program will last from September 2025 until May 2026 and offers seniors in undergrad or grad school the opportunity to join our teams and see what it takes to be a journalist in a 24/7 local newsroom! Fellows gain hands-on experience acting as an MMJ, producer, and digital journalist. Check out the available fellowship positions here: https://bit.ly/42CP3tz

At Spectrum News, our commitment to unbiased local journalism sets us apart. We’re deeply embedded in our communities, reporting on the issues that matter most without spin or sensationalism. On the air and behind the scenes, we foster welcoming newsrooms, empower our employees, and pave paths for growth. To learn more about how you can join our community, check out our career page https://lnkd.in/eAFfH4h7. #hiring #jobopportunities #newscareers 

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible team in Southern California who are not only covering the devastating wildfires but are also living through the impact of this natural disaster. Your commitment to delivering critical information to your community, even as you face personal challenges, is a true testament to your strength and resilience. We are inspired by your dedication. Thank you for everything you do. 💙 #LAStrong

Congratulations to the following Spectrum News 1 SoCal award winners from the Los Angeles Press Club! 🏆🎉 Personality Profile, Film Personalities, TV winner - “LA Stories with Giselle Fernandez - ‘Arturo Muyshondt’” Personality Profile, Arts/Culture Personalities, TV winner - “LA Stories with Giselle Fernandez - ‘Fabian Debora’” Hard News Feature - Under 5 Minutes, TV winner - Lydia Pantazes Garcia “Prop Houses One Year Later” Hard News Feature - Under 5 Minutes, TV 2nd place - Renne Eng "AI Crime Crackdown” Hard News Feature - Under 5 Minutes, TV 3rd place - Zarina Khairzada "Amplifying Afghan Women's Voices" Broadcast Journalist of the Year 2nd place - Giselle Fernandez Photojournalist of the Year 3rd place - Andy Schlachtenhaufen Humor Writing, Any Media 3rd place - Patt Morrison “Oscars Bare [Almost] All -- Again. A G-Rated Show vs the G-String.” Business, TV/Film Related, Broadcast 2nd place - Chace Beech "Every Dollar Counts" Business, Music/Theater/Performing Arts Related, Broadcast 2nd place - Chace Beech "The Economics of Taylor Swift" Business, Music/Theater/Performing Arts Related, Broadcast 3rd place - Alison Martino "The Dresden: A Hollywood landmark and staple since 1954." Business, Tech/Arts Related, Broadcast ABC 2nd place - Zarina Khairzada and Romeo Montiel Obituary/In Appreciation, TV/Film Personalities 3rd place - Patt Morrison “Norman Lear - TV Genius, Patriot, Friend” Diversity in the TV/Streaming Industry, TV 2nd place - Giselle Fernandez “LA Stories with Giselle Fernandez - ‘John Leguizamo’” Diversity in the TV/Streaming Industry, TV 3rd place - Kelvin Washington and Brian DeCloux “UCLA SOUL Archives” Diversity in the Music Industry, TV 2nd place - “3 Chords & The Actual Truth” Personality Profile, TV/Streaming Personalities, TV 2nd place - “LA Stories with Giselle Fernandez - ‘John Leguizamo’” Hard News Feature - Over 5 Minutes, TV 3rd place - Andy Schlachtenhaufen "Protecting Little Tokyo" Soft News Feature, Music/Arts/Culture related - Under 5 Minutes, TV 3rd place - Taylor Torregano "Life of Rosecrans" Soft News Feature, Film related - Over 5 Minutes, TV 2nd place - Alison Martino “Griffith Observatory: SoCal's gateway to the cosmos” Soft News Feature, Music/Arts/Culture related - Over 5 Minutes, TV 2nd place - Alison Martino “Legendary Artist Ed Ruscha: Now and Then”