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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Produce newscasts as assigned; write for other assigned newscasts

Required Skills:

Ability to multi-task and manage a show under pressure in and out of the control room, provide leadership and communicate with all the newscast staff.

A history of managing deadlines

Excellent broadcast writing skills, including teases

Ability to understand news stories, how they impact viewers and how to best communicate that in words and visuals

Able to use and lead multiple resources to produce a compelling show including: video, sound, graphics, multiple studio standup locations including ''Storyteller'' or similar technology, multiple live reporters via KU, ENG, IP transmission and helicopter

We're looking for a creative producer, not just a show stacker! A teammate with great people skills who can take direction from managers and execute the station's mission for a newscast

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• College Degree required
• At least two years' experience producing a commercial TV newscast required
• Familiarity with non-linear editing and playback systems preferred
• Familiarity with social media and how to use it to generate and promote stories a plus
• Experience managing reporters using emerging forms of live transmission (i.e. LiveU, Dejero, Skype, Facetime, etc.) in addition to traditional ENG and KU modes a plus
• Must be able to work all shifts

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjvjb0-3-129-69-151-42 in your application.