Newswriter

Job Description

Location: New York-based preferred, Hybrid Work Model

Hourly Rate: $48.01/hr

CBS Mornings is seeing experienced freelance newswriters with strong communication skills to be part of the editorial team.

Responsibilities:
-Write compelling, succinct, and clear news scripts under tight deadlines for network news
-Sound news judgement and writing according to CBS News policies, editorial standards and style
-Research and evaluate news stories and verify accuracy of material and information from sources

Qualifications:
-At least four years of television news writing experience
-Experience in ENPS or equivalent news computer system
-Ability to write sharp, active, and straightforward news reports, intros/tags, and teases from raw materials including: wire copy, video, reporter notes
-Familiarity with news feed services such as CBS Newspath
-Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to tight deadlines and breaking news

This position involves working early mornings and/or overnight hours.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z391n1-18-118-11-120-42 in your application.