Broadcast Associate - Content Research

Job Description

The CBS Evening News Research Department Broadcast Associate is an entry-level position which works alongside the department's producer and associate producers to ensure every aspect of the broadcast is factually accurate and ready for air. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure.

Key responsibilities:
• Act as an off-air reporter gathering editorial information for producers, correspondents, and writers on tight deadlines. This may include finding relevant stats, studies, or government documents. An understanding of primary sourcing and where to look for information is key.
• Field requests from all members of the broadcast including the Anchor and Executive Producer. Requests often are editorial in focus but may also include tracking down characters, running a background check on a potential story subject, purchasing and/or fair-using photos and video footage from licensing agencies or other outside vendors.
• Serve as a last line of defense for all editorial and graphical elements ahead of and during air. This includes fact-checking editorial copy (correspondent and anchor scripts, headlines, teases, etc.) as well as checking all graphical and visual elements for accuracy (this includes in-package and lead in-graphics, name fonts and story headline banners).
• In addition to the day-of-air responsibilities, the Research department BA is often responsible for enterprise reporting – a so-called ''deep dive,'' looking for original editorial. This editorial is usually used to craft a story or graphic around which a correspondent package is written.
• Attend and pitch story ideas at morning/afternoon show rundown meetings.

Qualifications:
• College degree
• Internship in related field or one-year newsroom experience preferred
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including holidays and weekends when necessary
• Ability to work on tight deadlines and under pressure while maintaining calm
• An interest in newsgathering, a hunger for knowledge and ability to pivot on short notice

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvk6vn-52-14-224-197-42 in your application.