Editor Digital Content

Job Description

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in television sports, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including ''NFL ON CBS;'' college football, including the ''The BIG TEN on CBS;'' college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; and ''CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.''

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour home of CBS Sports, which produces a wide array of event and studio coverage across the sports landscape. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; The Golazo Network; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

Job Description

The digital programming desk at CBS Sports Digital is responsible for stories, video and data at CBS Sports, for both the website and mobile app. This position will handle those responsibilities during night shifts, including sending push notifications, strategizing video placements, promoting games and making news decisions.

Role Details:
• Identify and process well-crafted alerts for breaking news stories, videos, and live event coverage for both mobile and desktop platforms
• Program site and app with story and video content, based on news and business priorities and using analytics including Chartbeat
• Savvy management of the moving parts in a fast-paced environment
• Some copy editing, headline/cutline writing, photo editing for website

Daily assignments may also include:
• Selecting stories for covers and headlines, photos to cover top stories and video
• Writing and re-rewriting headlines based on metrics and live event happenings
• Use content to promote live events on CBS, Paramount+, Golazo Network, and CBS Sports Network
• Selecting headlines for News Ticker on CBS Sports HQ and Golazo Network.
• Selecting video for inclusion in our viral video playlist for mobile consumption.

Qualifications
• 2+ years of online/newspaper editorial experience in sports.
• Ability to articulate and execute sound news judgment.
• An emphatic nature to pursue news and strive for accuracy and timeliness.
• Exemplary judgment and decision-making skills; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Trustworthiness, commitment and consideration for co-workers and new ideas.
• Sports betting knowledge and initiative to discover new ways to inform users
• Some experience cutting and/or curating videos

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the SEC ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR.

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage.

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $64,800.00 - 81,000.00.

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.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv6310-52-14-130-13-42 in your application.