OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CBS News and Stations is looking for an Associate Producer to join the team! This person will work extensively with our Newspath team in a variety of capacities.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
24/7 operation of the Newspath LiveU Matrix – both for live feed acquisition for CBS News, Stations and clients, and to distribute news feeds and live shots for stations, affiliates, clients etc Coordinate and route breaking news, correspondent live shots, planned news events, targeted bump shots, etc Schedule, coordinate and run CBS News correspondent live shots for stories of the day, special events and breaking news Schedule, manage and troubleshoot CBS News LiveU, IP and satellite transmission for CBS News correspondents worldwide Coordinate live remotes and tape feeds for CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, Weekend News, Face the Nation, CBS 24-7, 4am Morning News, CBS Owned Stations, CBS affiliates, CBS Sports Operate and manage other news transmission for CBS News via TVU, Dejero, LTN, The Switch, other traditional fiber, IP, satellite uplinks and downlinks Ability to produce special events remotes, such as hurricane coverage, political conventions, Primaries/Caucuses, debates, election coverage and other breaking news and special events
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
College degree 3+ years experience in television transmission or operations or television news producing/newsgathering, with transmission/operations/routing experience Ability to work various shifts including weekends
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proficiency in transmission scheduling software, IP based routing/transmission, LiveU/TVU/Dejero/fiber transmission routing/operations Knowledge of network and local news operations and workflows Excellent computer skills Ability to multitask, troubleshoot quickly and efficiently and handle pressure in a live news environment Local or network TV news producer experience with transmission/operations knowledge/skills Broadcast operations technician experience with news editorial knowledge/skills
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 67,100.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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