Weekend Producer

Job Description

CBS News Special Events is looking for a producer that will be responsible for breaking news and special report coverage on the weekend. The candidate will be required to build a rundown for major news events, line produce in the control room,
oversee video and graphic elements and prepare the anchor and correspondents for special reports. This person must be a decisive multi-tasker who possesses strong journalistic judgment and the ability to remain calm in a high-pressure control room setting. They also must be willing to deal with a flexible schedule

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Senior Broadcast Producer and producers on special events coverage
• Responsible for editorial and creative content for breaking news and special reports
• Communicate with anchors, correspondents and the director clearly and effectively
• Coordinate graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements for special reports

Qualifications:
• 5+ years producing experience in a professional newsroom.
• Strong control room experience for a network, streaming or cable news program.
• Must have strong news judgment and experience with breaking news.
• Thrives in high-pressure and time-critical situations.
• Position requires a high level of competency in writing with experience in quickly reviewing and revising scripts and rundowns.
• Must be willing to work weekend nights.
*This is a one year assignment position

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzn78q-3-128-199-88-42 in your application.