Executive Producer

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, CBSN, CBSN Local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES+ for Paramount+. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount + and other digital platforms. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast network.

POSITION:

Looking for a dynamic, aggressive, strategic-oriented newsroom leader to supervise all aspects of a multi-platform morning operation. Must be able to work with a team of individuals to produce original, well-branded, compelling content on digital, social, streaming and broadcast.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY:
-Must have solid news judgment and story-telling skills
-Accountable for content accuracy and fairness
-Must be able to ensure content is competitive and compelling
-Special attention to skills related to original/enterprise reporting, writing, graphics, story placement & handling of breaking news
-Will be responsible for direct supervision of on-air, producing, writing and other staff
-Knowledge of desk top editing, graphics management and control room automation
-Must be willing to work with other departments on daypart needs
-Social media skills a must
-Other duties and hours as assigned
-Compliance with CBS policies and procedures

CORE COMPETENCIES:
-Proven successful track record as EP or newsroom management including leading strategic initiatives.
-Bachelor's degree in journalism or similar field
-Familiarity with Chicago area is desirable

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• 5-years experience as an Executive Producer preferred
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or similar field.
• Familiarity with Chicago area, desirable.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv703m-3-144-33-41-42 in your application.