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.

CBS3 and CW Philly 57, the ViacomCBS owned and operated television stations in Philadelphia, have an immediate opening for on-air reporter.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gather, write, produce and present news content in a clear, concise and easy to understand way. Write active news copy, while telling creative people stories. Develop sources and breaking content. Pitch story ideas at daily news editorial meetings, conduct interviews and develop news content. Assist Producer in preparing newscast. Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Four-year college degree or equivalent experience along with at least five years reporting experience required.
- Possess strong news judgment, organizational skills, computer proficiency, keen sense of logistics, a clear and concise speaking voice.
- The ability to work well under tight deadlines.
- Must be able to report live under breaking news conditions. Must be creative and add to story telling during breaking news.
- All reporters should be familiar with the use of social media and the role it plays in newsgathering.
- All reporters are required to capture, write and file content for our website.
- A proven history of editorial judgment and mastery of journalistic ethics and libel law.
- Must have a valid driver's license as this person will periodically be required to drive company vehicle or personal vehicle to cover various assignments.
- Possess the ability to shoot and edit preferred.
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn88zk-3-17-174-239-42 in your application.