Managing Editor, CBSNews.com

Job Description

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 150,000.00

ROLE DETAILS

The Managing Editor of CBSNews.com leads our site coverage during prime-time

hours and manages a small team of writers and editors. This role is responsible for

covering breaking news and producing stories for the website across a wide range of

topics, including politics, health, crime and entertainment. We are looking

for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate,

fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced

environment. You should also have experience making strategic, data-informed

decisions and managing people and projects in a digital newsroom. Scrupulous

attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are

essential.

The hours for this shift are Monday–Friday, 3-11p ET (12-8p PT). You will be expected

to work some holidays and shift your schedule as news breaks.

Your day-to-day:
• Oversee CBSNews.com's coverage during your shift, determining the stories to

prioritize and assign out to the team
• Spot, monitor and react to breaking news, ensuring speed and accuracy
• Manage a small team of writers and editors, working with them to shape their

copy
• Write stories and run live blogs as needed

Qualifications:
• At least 5 years of experience in a digital newsroom
• A strong breaking news background and impeccable news judgment
• You are a skilled writer and editor who can work quickly on competitive stories
• You have experience managing writers and editors
• You're an excellent multitasker, capable of juggling short-term and long-term

projects while reacting to news of day
• You are SEO-savvy and use analytics to inform content strategy

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-req5p0-3-137-220-120-42 in your application.