Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming 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, the CBS News Streaming Network, 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 EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. 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 news division.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Anchor newscasts and report for TV and our digital platforms.
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Originate, research, investigate, write, narrate, produce and present high-energy, engaging live shots or recorded stories as assigned.
- Leader in social media and other new technologies to engage with the audience and innovate new ways of storytelling.
- Coach reporters, producers, and other contributors.
- Collaborate optimally with colleagues in News, Digital, Promotion, Production, and Engineering on daily assignments, sweeps stories, and special projects
- Ensure an accurate and ethical presentation of the news
- Research and conduct necessary interviews
- Manage all news production deadlines
- Participate in various Community Relations/Public Relations appearances (parades, organization dinners, fundraisers, meetings, etc.)
- Ensure that the daily broadcast is consistent with station strategic goals, values and brand.
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Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have exceptional communication and active listening skills
- Must have the ability to ad-lib clearly and accurately during times of breaking news
- Must be a strong emotional storyteller
- Must be results-oriented, curious, creative, and committed to collaboration
- Must be flexible to work all shifts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Years of Experience as an anchor in a medium/large market
- Bachelor's Degree in journalism or related field preferred

=== ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ===

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp0e64-18-118-210-213-42 in your application.