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Full Time Job

Per Diem Desk Assistant

CBS Television Stations

Chicago, IL 09-05-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To assist assignment editor, reporters and producers in daily news coverage.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Work at direction of assignment editor to follow up on story tips and make beat checks.
• Answer questions from public on matters related to news programming.
• Conduct interviews, as needed.
• Organize printed scripts for production staff and talent.
• Run assignment desk, as needed
• Other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Results-Oriented, Dependable, Detail-Oriented, Courteous

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Prior internship in broadcast newsroom, desirable

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk393p-18-222-67-251-42 in your application.