Associate Producer

Job Description

Overview:

CBS News is seeking a smart and capable Social Media AP with a passion for news to join our team and help us optimize the biggest stories of the day for publishing on social platforms.

Responsibilities:
• This will require a candidate with strong editorial judgment and enough social media expertise to recommend the best treatment for each of the various social platforms.
• Produce and edit videos that will engage audiences on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube – often utilizing in-platform tools and features to render the text and graphics more authentic to the audiences we are trying to reach.
• Have an eye for the most shareable nugget (quote, moment etc.) from larger events, which can be broken out as a separate story; and the ability to produce that story in either text or video form, as the situation dictates.
• Write share language for captions and titles that is simultaneously concise and shareable, yet fully in context and in line with the CBS News brand.

Qualifications:
• 1 to 3 years of social media or newsroom experience.
• Degree in journalism, communications or related.
• Deep familiarity with social media platforms and audiences.
• Well-versed in the best practices of Twitter, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram, as demonstrated by his or her active social media profiles.
• Strong editorial judgment and social media expertise to recommend the best treatment for each of the various social platforms.
• Must have experience covering breaking news.
• Demonstrated interest and proficiency in politics and current events.
• Strong writing skills with demonstrated portfolio of published work.
• The ability to write about politics, social issues and foreign affairs in a strong, yet unbiased way.
• Ability to work well with others under tight deadlines. Must be fast and responsive when news breaks in the political arena.

You will work Thursday-Monday, 4p-12a ET (open to remote). You will also be expected to work some holidays and shift your schedule as needed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $48,800.00 - 62,000.00.

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.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8xv26-18-223-158-66-42 in your application.