CBS Page Program

Job Description

CBS Page Program (October Start)- Freelance

Application Deadline: Monday, September 23rd, 2024 at 11:59pm ET

Note: This is a short-term three-week assignment with a possible extension up to one week. Candidates must be able to start October 10th, 2024, and be available on-site in NYC. Duties vary in each department and placement is at the sole discretion of the head of the program. Expectations are to be available on overnight and weekends, as needed. Schedule is subject to change based on client need.

The CBS Page Program has assignments within numerous departments in the CBS Broadcast Center. Tasks may include, but are not limited to: audience management, guest coordination, researching stories, ingesting news, coordinating scripts, selecting footage, performing clerical duties, and assisting staff members.

Responsibilities:
• Provide audience management, acting as Key Page and Fireguard for CBS and outside productions
• Logging and assigning producers on stories for CBS News broadcasts
• Coordinating transportation as well as the arrival and departure of guests onsite
• Providing CBS Sports Network in scheduling commercials during live broadcasts
• Assisting various high-level executives in day-to-day admin responsibilities
• Supporting union personnel working on various productions
• Gain networking opportunities with staff and crew in departments throughout the company

Basic Qualifications:
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a communications/production or other related field
• Efficient, adaptable, flexible
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual
• Proficiency with computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge and passion for journalism/production/entertainment

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry's most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $18.00 - 18.50.

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-d8kb69-3-237-15-145-42 in your application.