Digital Content Producer

CBS News and Stations; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

CBS News and Stations in California is seeking a digital producer to create and optimize content for digital platforms in Sacramento and San Francisco. You will write and edit stories across a wide range of topics, react to breaking news, clip and optimize video, and drive growth initiatives across platforms.

You bring at least 2 years in a digital breaking news environment, strong writing, SEO know-how, and experience with analytics tools like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment.
• Skilled writer able to produce copy on deadline.
• Experience executing SEO strategies and optimizing content.
• Ability to frame content engagingly for a digital audience.
• Proficient with analytics platforms: Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat, Parse.ly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories across sources.
• React quickly to breaking news with articles and live blogs.
• Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com and YouTube; craft SEO-friendly headlines.
• Manage homepages to highlight CBS News and Stations journalism.
• Collaborate with reporters to publish content; plan around key events.
• Track content performance and share insights for story selection.
• Send push alerts for breaking news and high-interest stories.

Skills

Breaking news

Copywriting

SEO

Content framing

Analytics literacy

Tools

Google Analytics

Omniture

Chartbeat

Parse.ly

Job description

About the Role

#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 Stations is looking for a digital producer to create and optimize content for digital platforms in Sacramento and San Francisco. This role is responsible for writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, reacting to breaking news across platforms, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing growth initiatives across platforms.

Work Schedule

The hours for this role are Wednesday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. – 12 a.m. You will be asked to work some holidays and shift your schedule as news breaks.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS Stations standards
• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs
• Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms, writing compelling, SEO‑friendly headlines and descriptions
• Manage homepages to present the best of the journalism we produce
• Work with reporters and producers to publish the best of CBS News and Stations to our website
• Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles
• Track content performance and share content insights to help inform story selection across platforms
• Send push alerts on breaking news, weather and other high‑interest stories

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
• Skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline
• Experience executing on SEO strategies
• Ability to frame content in an engaging way for a digital audience
• Proficiency with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $70,304.00 – $80,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO or as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Additional benefits: Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages; generous paid time off; 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; explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life‑at‑paramount

EEO Statement

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