Producer, CBS Mornings

Job Description

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Overview:

CBS Mornings is seeking a smart, creative, and enterprising Producer with a passion for politics and proven scripting experience. The ideal candidate has a solid command of journalistic standards, keen attention to detail, and exemplary newsgathering skills. They must be calm and efficient during breaking news and a collaborative member of the newsroom. This is a Sunday - Thursday schedule based in the CBS News Washington, D.C. Bureau.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce day-of-air packages and correspondent two-ways, with a focus on political reporting and breaking developments out of Washington, D.C.

• Work closely with correspondents on daily output

• Conceptualize graphics and craft scripts for both television and digital platforms

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of TV news experience

• Well-developed editorial judgement and writing skills with original scripting experience

• Ability to prepare copy and packages for air

• Experience developing graphics

• Understanding of newsgathering and transmission technology

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with breaking news and live shots

• Exercise editorial judgment and pitch late-breaking developments

• Experience working directly with correspondents

• Familiarity producing across platforms

• Collaborative team player with positive attitude

• Thrives in high-pressure and time-critical situations

• Solid multitasking skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 132,000.00.

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-2389b7-216-73-216-117-42 in your application.