Assistant News Director

CBS News and Stations; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

CBS Atlanta is seeking an experienced Assistant News Director to oversee day-to-day newsroom operations and drive the editorial mission across platforms, with a special emphasis on the CBS Atlanta streaming platform.

The role partners with the News Director to implement strategic planning, mentor staff, and develop data-informed coverage plans that meet journalistic standards and audience needs around the clock.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in local news management and 2+ years in a major market
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism
• Knowledge of Atlanta DMA preferred

Responsibilities

• Be the key decision maker in the newsroom, ensuring content meets journalistic standards and strategic vision.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers, EPs and the assignment desk to ensure the team completes the mission daily.
• Develop best-in-class coverage plans for breaking news and long-term projects with balance and context.
• Maximize the news, weather and sports experience for the audience in a state-of-the-art full VR environment.
• Work with the News Director and Creative Services VP on promotion and placement of enterprise content.
• Innovate to acquire new viewers through data-driven content and production experimentation.
• Manage projects of all kinds with excellent attention to detail and timely completion.
• Collaborate with station attorneys and CBS Standards to ensure ethical reporting.
• Protect newsroom culture by incorporating diverse perspectives.
• Conduct regular check-ins with staff and provide feedback and mentorship.

Skills

Newsroom leadership

Editorial planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's in journalism

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.

CBS Atlanta, the brand-new station in the CBS stations group, is seeking an experienced, thoughtful, and collaborative leader to oversee day-to-day newsroom operations in the role of Assistant News Director. This person will drive all aspects of the editorial mission and work closely with the News Director to implement strategic planning for content across all platforms. This role will have a special emphasis around the CBS News Atlanta streaming platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• This leader is a key decision maker in the newsroom, ensuring all content meets journalistic standards as well as the strategic vision set in partnership with the VP/News Director.
• Exhibit deep understanding of the news mission and work closely with reporters, producers, EPs and the assignment desk to make sure the entire team is completing the mission daily.
• Develop best in class coverage plans that are thoughtful and comprehensive for breaking news and longer‑term projects, always remembering the importance of context and balance.
• Maximize the news, weather and sports experience for the audience in a state‑of the‑art full VR environment.
• Work with News Director & Creative Services VP to develop a strategic plan for placement and promotion of enterprise content.
• Must be an innovator who looks for opportunities to acquire new viewers through data‑driven experimentation with content and production.
• Must have a strong track record of managing projects of all kinds with excellent attention to detail and timely completion.
• Collaborate closely with all members of the team, including station attorneys and CBS Standards, to develop ethical and balanced reporting.
• Protect the culture by seeking out and including perspectives from all corners of the newsroom.
• Conduct regular check‑ins with members of the team and offer feedback and mentoring.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years in local news management and 2+ years in a major market required
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism required
• Knowledge of Atlanta DMA is strongly preferred

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to work on weekends, holidays and overnight hours as needed
• Must have deep knowledge of all functions of the news operation in order to effectively “pull the levers” to ensure content/shows are crafted to the highest standards and efficiency
• Must embrace an “always on” mentality, willing to take calls, answer emails and troubleshoot newsroom issues 24/7

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.

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

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