Digital Content Producer

Paramount Pictures; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking a Digital Producer in California to create and optimize content for digital platforms, including Sacramento and the San Francisco area. The role involves writing and editing stories, reacting to breaking news, clipping and optimizing video for CBSNews.com and YouTube, and executing growth initiatives across platforms.

You will write clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment.
• Skilled writer able to produce quality copy on deadline.
• Experience executing SEO strategies.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories from diverse sources.
• React quickly to breaking news, write and publish articles and run live blogs.
• Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms with SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions.
• Manage homepages to showcase the journalism we produce.
• Collaborate with reporters and producers to publish content across platforms.
• Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles.
• Track content performance and share insights to inform story selection.
• Send push alerts on breaking news and high-interest stories.

Skills

Strong writing

SEO experience

Analytics

News judgment

Team collaboration

Breaking news response

Tools

Google Analytics

Omniture

Chartbeat

Parse.ly

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 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.

We are looking for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact‑driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast‑paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.

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

Your day‑to‑day:

• 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 to the team:

• You have 2+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
• You are a skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline
• You have experience executing on SEO strategies
• You have a knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience
• You're deeply familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.