Editorial Producer

Paramount Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Group in Washington, DC seeks an Editorial Producer to book political newsmakers for CBS News platforms, including The Takeout with Major Garrett, CBS Mornings, and CBS Evening News.

The role requires strong sourcing, proactive pitching, and precise editorial judgment. You will cultivate Washington-based contacts, manage multiple bookings, and coordinate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced news cycle. Some travel and occasional late shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of newsroom experience, with a background in political or Washington news preferred.
• Strong understanding of Congress, the executive branch, campaigns, and the political landscape.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with different deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Secure multiple guest bookings for daily and future coverage.
• Cultivate Washington-based political sources and contacts to generate opportunities.
• Coordinate with producers and leadership to pitch and execute guests supporting editorial priorities.
• Manage bookings and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Editorial judgment

Research skills

Oral communication

Education

Broadcast journalism or political science degree

Tools

Lexis Nexis

Job description

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Overview:

CBS News is seeking a smart, driven, and organized Editorial Producer with booking and political newsgathering skills. Primary responsibilities include booking political newsmakers, including lawmakers, political candidates, analysts, and internal contributors for CBS News platforms, with a strong focus on CBS News 24/7’s The Takeout with Major Garrett, in addition to CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News.

Candidates must have strong communication and interpersonal skills, have the ability to cultivate sources and maintain relationships with key political contacts, and book high-profile guests. The ideal candidate takes initiative, makes calls, and owns projects that are assigned. This position requires attention to detail, persistence, organization, sound editorial judgment, and a command of the political landscape and the Washington news cycle. This person must have the ability to communicate effectively internally with newsroom managers and shows/teams across the news division, as well as externally with guests, communications directors, and other contacts. Candidates must be flexible with occasional travel requirements and schedule changes as news events warrant. This role will report into the Central Booking team and the schedule is Monday through Friday dayside.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Secure multiple guest bookings for daily and future news coverage, including high-profile political newsmakers, experts, and contributors

Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with key political sources, communications teams, and Washington-based contacts to generate booking opportunities

Partner with producers, newsroom leadership, and cross-functional teams to identify, pitch, and execute guests that support editorial priorities and breaking news coverage

Manage multiple bookings and projects simultaneously, exercising strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Basic Qualifications:

5+ years of professional experience in a newsroom, with a background in political, Capitol Hill, or Washington news strongly preferred

Must have a strong understanding of Congress, the executive branch, campaigns, and the broader political landscape

Must have solid news judgment, including the ability to recognize and pitch the right guest for a developing story

Strong research skills, including use of public and private records databases such as Lexis Nexis, as well as social media, are preferred

Must be an excelled writer with well-developed oral communication skills

Must be able to juggle and prioritize multiple projects with different deadlines: short, medium, and long-term

Must have the ability to develop and maintain ongoing relationships with external contacts

Must be a team player with a positive attitude

Additional Qualifications:

Thrives in high-pressure, time-critical situations, and works with a sense of urgency

Degree in broadcast journalism, political science, or a related field is preferred

Passion for news, politics, live events, and journalism is required

Must be willing and able to work occasional late/overnight and/or weekend shifts as needed

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here .
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 - 105,000.00.

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.