News Producer

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming 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, the CBS News Streaming Network, 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 EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.Com , CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. 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 news division.

CBS EVENING NEWS With Norah O'Donnell is seeking a smart, creative and enterprising Medical Producer with strong research skills and solid script writing experience to join the team! Responsibilities will include the ability to cover a variety of medical and health related stories including breaking daily health-related news ranging from the latest studies published medical journals; the latest developments of the COVID pandemic, and medical research and advancements impacting the daily lives of viewers. The Medical Producer will also research and develop enterprise medical news features. The Medical Producer will work in collaboration with CBS News Medical Correspondents, medical producers on other CBS News shows and outside medical news partners under the CBS News Health Watch brand. The ideal candidate will have a firm command of journalistic standards and a keen attention to detail. They must also be calm and a collaborative member of a newsroom. Willingness to travel is a must, and this candidate should have extensive experience package producing under tight deadlines. They must have a keen eye in the edit room, and possess a strong understanding of story structure, visual graphics and elements.

Qualifications:
• 5+ years producing experience in a professional newsroom preferred.
• 2+ years producing medical related stories.
• Original scripting experience a must. Must be an excellent writer with good oral communication skills.
• Experience operating cameras and shooting pieces is a plus.
• Must have solid news judgment and understanding of medical terminology.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude. Open to mentoring less experienced producers.
• Thrives in high-pressure situations. Ability to multi-task is essential.
• Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2qkq6-18-189-22-136-42 in your application.