Associate Producer - Overnight Weekend Assignment Editor

Paramount Pictures; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Overnight Weekend Assignment Desk Editor to lead editorial coverage during crucial overnight hours. This role involves overseeing newsgathering, selecting significant stories, and ensuring timely communication with media contacts. The ideal candidate will possess sharp news judgement, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. With a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, this innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions can make a meaningful impact on national news coverage. If you're passionate about journalism and thrive under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Strong news judgement and ability to gather critical information quickly.
• Experience in managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee domestic newsgathering and select top stories during weekend overnight hours.
• Gather and verify critical information for air while managing logistics.

Skills

News Judgement

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Research Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Social Media Platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)

Job description

Job Title: Overnight Weekend Assignment Desk Editor

Location: New York, NY, US

Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Job Description

CBS News is looking for an Overnight Weekend Assignment Desk Editor for our New York based National Desk. This Assignment Editor helps facilitate editorial coverage decisions for all shows working directly with the Senior Vice President of Newsgathering, National Editor, Bureau Chiefs and senior producers for CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, Weekend News, CBS Face the Nation, CBS Streaming, CBS Newspath and CBS News Special events to ensure all are aware of national news across the country. This person is the lead editor for Weekend News as well as confirming details of those stories of interest, gathering news elements and deploying coverage teams as needed.

Responsibilities

1. Overseeing all domestic newsgathering for the network and selecting top stories to share companywide during the weekend overnight hours, including breaking news stories worthy of national attention.
2. Familiar with newsgathering and up to date on current events. Sharp news judgement and the ability to comb through local and national news sources, including CBS News local affiliates.
3. Able to quickly gather and disseminate critical information for air, verifying its accuracy while simultaneously getting interviews and video coverage of the news event.
4. Effectively manage multiple priorities including both the editorial and logistical components of a story, often on tight deadlines.
5. Consistent and timely outreach to media contacts and sources during breaking news events.
6. Conducting reporting to confirm details by reaching out to police/fire departments, emergency services and other agencies.
7. Gathering and clearing newsworthy video on social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
8. Strong writing skills to compile the "What's Happening" planning note which informs the organization of news coverage for the day.
9. Keeping track of stories covered by all news shows to continue monitoring specific threads with the most updated information.
10. Comfortable working alone and making independent editorial decisions.
11. Making arrangements (including travel) and deploying producers, videographers, photographers, audio crew, etc. as necessary.
12. Maintaining open communication with desk members and senior management.

Schedule

Saturday - Sunday 12am-8am Remote. Hours may vary depending on business needs.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $66,000.00 - 75,000.00. 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 various job-related factors, including 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.

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