Mountain Bureau Reporter

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.

Compensation and Benefits include: Base Salary ($60,000 - $75,000/year depending on experience) and eligibility for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Plan, Life Insurance Coverage, Disability Benefits, Tuition Assistance Program, PTO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Candidate will be stationed in our Frisco, CO office.

- Report live and on tape, scripted and unscripted, with clarity, accuracy and confidence/Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency.

- Work with a wide range of personnel to build compelling content/ Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis

- Maintain a steadfast dedication to accuracy and fairness.

- Write clearly and interestingly. Use video and graphics to illustrate facts and ideas in the story/shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts.

- Strong live shot skills.

- Generate story ideas and participate in editorial meetings/Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites

- Appear at public and station events, as required/Establish and manage relationships/sources in the community

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Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum three years' experience on air, preferably in a top 20 market

Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to tackle problems quickly

Must have a very strong social media skills and able to contribute on all platforms

Must be able to work different schedules including nights, holidays & ON CALL shifts

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

COLLEGE DEGREE OR EQUIVALENT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbnb1y-3-144-93-73-42 in your application.