Broadcast Associate, CBS Weekend News, Bureau

Job Description

The CBS Weekend News Broadcast Associate is an entry-level journalism position which supports all members of the broadcast while providing excellent opportunities to learn the basics of reporting and production at a major network news operation. This role is for both the CBS Evening News and CBS Weekend News.
The ideal candidate is a team player who has excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational skills, is detail oriented and has a passion for current events. The role requires keeping a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
Work Schedule:
• Wednesday – Sunday: 10AM – 7PM
• Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays will be focused on CBS Evening News activity
• Saturdays and Sundays will be CBS Weekend News activity
Onsite Role:
• This position requires in-person, non-remote, attendance at the CBS News DC Bureau at 2020 M Street in Washington DC

Responsibilities:
• Produce voiceovers, SOTs and teases for a Weekend News broadcast, including gathering and coordinating incoming video.
• Search CBS News affiliate postings weekly for Weekend Journal pitches
• Perform administrative, operational, and editorial tasks as directed by the Executive Producer of Weekend News and Senior Director of CBS News Operations.
• Assist producers in various capacities (transcribe tape, retrieve archive tape, feed tape, research stories, clear video/photos for air).
• Set up logistics for Zoom interviews and log interviews for producers.
• Potential to field-produce coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
• Attend daily editorial meetings and pitch stories that demonstrate a sound news judgment.
• Prepare daily Opposition Logs and Rights & Clearances Documents (Details of all outside footage/photos used in the night's broadcast).
Qualifications:
• College degree preferred.
• Internship or comparable proven experience working on a news broadcast.
• Prior work in a newsroom setting is preferred.
• Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Ability/willingness to work weekends (Wednesday through Sunday schedule), overtime, and holidays - often with short notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $50,000.00 - 50,000.00.
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.
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kkqon-216-73-216-82-42 in your application.