Senior Editor

Job Description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we're missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
CBSNews.com is looking for a freelance senior editor to write and edit content for the website across a wide range of topics, including politics, health, crime and entertainment. We are looking for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. You should also have experience making strategic, data-informed decisions and managing projects in a digital newsroom. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities:
• Reinforce CBS News standards, style and digital best practices in the editing process.
• Help oversee longer-term editorial projects as designated by Management.
• Coordinates pitches and story assignments, as designated by Management
• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS News standards.
• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs.
• Write and edit captions and publish videos from CBS News network and streaming.
• Manage CBSNews.com digital pages
• Work across CBS News and Stations teams to publish the best of CBS News to our website.
• Track content performance via analytics tools to help inform your decision-making.
• Optimize all stories for search.
• Edit copy across platforms, including video metadata and push alerts.
• Clip and publish videos as needed.
• Send CBS News app, Apple News and OTT alerts to segments of the audience based on user behavior and location as needed.
• Send breaking emails as needed.
• Backfills other team members as needed.
Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $55.00/hour.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-yjkp8p-18-97-14-86-42 in your application.