CBS Sunday Morning is seeking an experienced and creative producer to craft compelling, visually engaging stories that captivate our audience! Success in this role is driven by a sharp editorial sense, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects, balancing fast-turn assignments with in-depth, long-form storytelling.
Producers at Sunday Morning take full ownership of their stories from start to finish. This includes developing original story ideas, conducting thorough research, managing field production, and structuring and writing segments. Collaboration is key, as producers work closely with correspondents, editors, and camera crews to shape narratives and bring them to life. The role involves travel, weekend work, and late nights.
Responsibilities:Develop and pitch original story ideas.
Conduct research and vet potential stories. Coordinate shoots, including travel and logistics. Oversee field production and work closely with crews. Write, structure, and guide the editing of segments. Manage production budgets and resources. Ensure legal, rights and clearance requirements are met. Deliver high-quality segments under tight deadlines. Qualifications:Proven experience producing and writing both short- and long-form segments.
Background in both hard news and feature storytelling. Expertise in field production and working with camera crews. Exceptional editorial judgment and storytelling abilities. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Willingness to travel and work an adaptable schedule, including some weekends and holidays. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Superior organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail. Preferred:Experience in a high-profile, fast-paced news environment.
Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing priorities. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and build positive working relationships.
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, 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $125,000.00 - 138,000.00.
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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