Social Media Associate Producer, Face The Nation

Job Description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we're missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
CBS News is seeking a hard-working and capable Social Media Associate Producer AP with a passion for news and politics to help us optimize the biggest stories of the day for social platforms!
This role will require someone with strong editorial judgment and enough social media expertise to recommend the best treatment for each of the various social platforms. They will need to produce and edit videos that will engage audiences on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube – often using in-platform tools and features to render the text and graphics more authentic to the audiences we are trying to reach. An ideal candidate has an eye for the most newsworthy and shareable moments within larger news events, press conferences, interviews and segments on Face The Nation. They need to be proficient in both the production techniques and standard processes for crafting vertical social videos, still graphics, Instagram carousels and link posts to articles.
This Associate Producer will write share language for captions and titles that are simultaneously concise and shareable, yet fully in context and in line with the CBS News brand. Strong candidates will have experience covering breaking news, and be willing to work newsroom hours, which will include nights, weekends and holidays. They will help oversee the continued growth of the accounts to which they're assigned, including metrics like followers, video views and engagement.
This role will require working evening hours from Wednesday to Sunday.
Candidate qualifications:
• 1 to 3 years of social media or newsroom experience
• Proven interest and proficiency in politics and/or foreign affairs
• Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences and guidelines
• The ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way
• Outstanding writing, producing, and editing skills with established portfolio of published work
• Ability to quickly and accurately subtitle video for social, using both editing platforms and the text tools within TikTok and Instagram
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines, and be fast and responsive when news breaks
• Degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications or related
• Member of the Writers Guild of America or willing to join upon job acceptance

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $73,500.00 - 73,500.00.
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-5b98ez-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.