Overview and Responsibilities

CBS News 24/7 is looking for a dynamic, innovative, and proactive producer that will be responsible for putting together a daily news block for our new weekend streaming show. The candidate will be required to work with the anchor and team in the control room to write and produce the most up to date stories of the day/week. The applicant will also be tasked with ensuring the program airs flawlessly. This individual will collaborate with the special events team to manage breaking news coverage during weekends, oversee video and graphic elements, and prepare the anchor and correspondents for streaming special reports. They must be a decisive multi-tasker who possesses strong journalistic judgment and the ability to remain calm in a high-pressure control room setting. They also must be willing to deal with a flexible schedule.

 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Create a comprehensive and visually compelling news block for the top of show.

Collaborate with newsgathering and other partners to curate material during the week for the non-news of day blocks of the show. Produce the show from the control room, navigating both live and recorded content. Prepare the rundown managing copy and the production of video and graphic elements. Communicate with anchors and control room team clearly and effectively. Collaborate with special events team on breaking news coverage. Oversee editorial and creative content for breaking news and special reports during weekends. Coordinate graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements for special reports. Apply strong editorial judgment with comprehensive knowledge of national and international news.

 

Basic Qualifications: 7+ years of experience of newsroom experience, ideally including writing copy for national broadcast, streaming, cable news organizations, or major local markets. Bachelor's degree preferably in journalism and/or related field. Control room experience for a network, streaming or cable news program. Experience leading and managing newsroom operations, using extensive experience to drive editorial strategy, ensure high-quality content, and mentor journalistic talent. Strong verbal communication skills and excellent writing skills: Accuracy, style, structure, and grammar.

 

Additional Qualifications: Possess strong news judgment and experience with breaking news. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced and time-critical situations. A self-starter that is able to enterprise ideas independently. Knowledge of ENPS is preferred. Willing to work weekends and flexible hours.

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.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 130,000.00. 

 

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. This position is bonus eligible.  

 

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

 

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