Job Description
WBBM-TV, the CBS O&O in Chicago, is looking for a News Desk Associate (Assignment Desk Assistant) to join their team. This role will assist assignment editors, reporters, and producers in daily news coverage. This is a WGA covered position. This is an amazing opportunity to be on the front lines of newsgathering and gain exposure to the entire newsroom!
Responsibilities:
• Work at the direction of the assignment editor to provide content for all platforms including streaming, digital, and broadcast.
• Gather investigative data for all platforms.
• Conduct interviews in the field.
• Train to own the assignment desk as needed and cover any shift.
• Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Prior internship or work experience in a broadcast newsroom is a plus
• Results-Oriented, Dependable, Detail-Oriented, and Courteous!
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8x8b9-3-17-146-235-42 in your application.