OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CBS Newspath is seeking a Producer-Writer-Editor for its New York City newsroom! This department generates content for the network's 200+ affiliates around the country and international partners, featuring day of air news, political news, as well as health, consumer and entertainment topics. 

This is an opportunity to cover a broad range of national and international stories in a fast-paced professional newsroom. You will work closely with a team of correspondents around the country, under the supervision of an experienced staff of executive producers. Responsibilities include writing smart, concise scripts and editing pieces on Avid under tight deadlines. Producers are also encouraged to pitch original story ideas, developing first class content through all stages of production - from research, to field producing to scripting, to final edit. 

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

 

Writing day-of-air news packages and vosots. (Requires researching story, following story editorial developments, applying CBS News standards to script writing, and meeting deadlines for script approval and edit. Also requires updating script as story may change throughout shift.) Sourcing visual elements and voices for pieces in the CBS News environment. (May include booking subjects to interview and conducting those interviews. Often requires coordinating with other members of unit to stay tuned to incoming elements on breaking and developing news stories.) Planning graphic elements for pieces and either create or commission them Ownership of all video sourcing and related restrictions for all video/elements used in all edits, spelling out all sources and video restrictions with every edit. (Producers often work directly with Rights & Clearance, CBS News Standards and Legal to vet questions and resolve issues.) Enthusiasm for close collaboration with correspondents, photographers, editors and other producers to generate engaging content that will make an impact with audience
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

5+ years of experience in major market or network required Ability to write and produce under tight deadlines in a busy news environment This position requires membership in both the Writers Guild of America and the IBEW
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Proficiency in AVID Excellent communication and planning skills This position may require working -any- shift in the 24/7 news cycle Familiarity with potential sources of video and how to wrangle it, including video and sound from CBS News and Stations, CBS affiliates, Network News Service, agency services (ie APTN, Reuters), “handout” video, user generated content, etc

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: $123,876.48 - 123,877.00. 

 

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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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

 

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

 

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