Full Time Job
Video Producer, CBSN Originals
CBS Interactive
- Paid
- Full Time
- Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
Overview & ResponsibilitiesCBSN Originals is seeking a Producer to pitch, develop and produce original, engaging half-hour stories for our premium documentary series. We're looking for a proven journalist who also has experience in documentary television and/or filmmaking, with a track record of producing compelling, provocative and intelligent stories.Specific responsibilities include:
• Research, pitch, field produce Outline and script documentaries Light and shoot interviews, b-roll and stand ups
• Direct field DP Collaborate with CBSN Originals supervisors during all phases of pitching, production, and post
• Complete media management and organizational tasks associated with production
• Coordinate and schedule productions, including booking travel, hotels, transportation, and submitting expense reports
• Coordinate deliverables after the documentary is complete, including but not limited to: short article(s) about the doc, images from the doc, story summaries, clips for social media and promotion across company platforms, and repurposing materials for other formats across CBS News.
• Producing projects from start to finish
Basic Qualifications
• 5+ years of experience in video journalism or documentary production
Additional Qualifications
• Solid understanding of journalism standards of attention to editorial detail and story balance as well as the appropriate use of audio & video edits.
• Skilled in building narratives through visual story telling
• Highly organized, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently and remain deadline-oriented
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple projects
• Creative problem solver
• Strong writing
• A passion for bringing news stories and cultural topics to life
• Ability to shoot B-camera when needed
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere Pro a plus
• Experience with both hosted and non-hosted formats is a plus
• High level of skill with pro cameras
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ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3vnpn-3-239-83-89-42 in your application.