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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is…YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals 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. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration. We’re in this together.
Overview and Responsibilities:
CBS Newspath is seeking a supervising producer who leads by example and will drive news coverage in our DC office, leading staff in planning editorial and delivering content! This is a role for an adept multi-tasker well-versed in politics who enjoys working in a fast-paced newsroom and is solutions oriented. The ideal candidate is a great teammate, facilitating requests from CBS stations, affiliates, and clients as well as working hand in hand with the CBS News Washington bureau and all CBS News platforms to share resources and coordinate coverage. A successful candidate will be proactive about identifying news events, take ownership of determining and clearly communicating video usage and restrictions as well as make certain Newspath coverage is aligned with CBS News standards. The supervising producer will help manage teams, including assigning duties, credentialling and scheduling. The supervising producer is on call after hours, must be responsive to breaking news and is part of a weekend manager on-call rotation.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Decide what Washington stories will be covered daily in conjunction with NY desk, taking into account the needs of local stations and foreign broadcast clients
- Assign daily story cuts and copyedits abstracts
- Edit own cuts and writes abstracts
- Keep producers and other staff informed on editorial information and video elements for correspondent pieces
- Work with management in NY to ensure Newspath is properly staffed for scheduled big news events such as presidential inaugurations, State of the Union
- Facilitate remote credentialling and DC passes
- Assist local affiliates with coverage when they travel to DC and arrange for coverage (sat talkbacks, interviews) of newsmakers a local station may request for its broadcasts
- Liaison between Newspath NY and the Washington bureau as well as between affiliate newsrooms and the Washington bureau. This means giving tips to the broadcasts that are generated at the affiliates and at times making sure our stations and Newspath NY have key DC editorial on developing stories
- Schedule DC desk team
- Participate in weekend manager on call rotation—one weekend day every 6 weeks
Basic Qualifications:
- 7+ years producing experience in professional newsroom
- Non-linear editing experience required. Proficiency with Avid preferred
- Must be an excellent writer with good oral communication skills. Including experience in quickly reviewing and revising scripts/rundowns
- Original scripting experience a must
- Must have solid news judgment and experience with breaking news, live shots and video transmission
- Ability to multi-task is essential
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be a great teammate with a positive mentality and be available to work various schedules
- Supervisory experience is preferable with good leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
- Thrives in high-pressure and time-critical situations
- Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred
- Passion for news, journalism, and social media
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. 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, 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.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 138,000.00.
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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What We Offer:
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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