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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop a vision and identity for each newscast and oversee the daily execution of that vision. This candidate will be expected to recommend strategic updates based on data and research.
- Work closely with CBS News Streaming New York and cbsnewyork.com (https://cbsnewyork.com/) to ensure the platforms are updated with breaking news
- Provide suggestions for expanded storytelling and/or bonus content that best serves audiences on CBSN New York and cbsnewyork.com (https://cbsnewyork.com/)
- Help lead daily editorial meetings with an eye toward developing comprehensive, insightful and balanced news coverage for each newscast.
- Provide leadership to all content creators by collaborating with them to create visually compelling, engaging content that resonates on all platforms
- Manage breaking news of all kinds, including weather. This candidate must demonstrate an ability to adjust to 'right now' situations while helping producers adapt their rundowns and communicate changes to critical team members on all platforms
- Carefully review all scripts and rundowns to ensure flow, accuracy and balance.
- Always maintain the highest standards of ViacomCBS journalism, immediately bringing any reporting concerns to the Assistant News Director and News Director

REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 5 years of news management experience in a medium/large market
- Experience producing & boothing newscasts in a medium/large market
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism or a related field
- Must be willing to work overnights & unpredictable hours based on coverage needs
- Ability to integrate digital platforms throughout all newscasts, using each platform to strengthen the others
- Desire to tackle special projects as requested by the Assistant News Director and News Director

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rb5n5k-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.