Executive Producer

CBS News and Stations; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous PTO

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

CBS News Atlanta is seeking an Executive Producer to build a team and content vision from scratch in a next-gen newsroom. You will oversee strategy across dayparts and platforms, motivate teams to create visual and compelling content in a state-of-the-art ARVR studio, and guide breaking news coverage while ensuring accuracy and FCC compliance.

You will also mentor on-air talent and producers, manage brand consistency across broadcast and digital platforms, and partner with News Directors on

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as a producer or 3+ years as a news manager in a Top 25 market.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications.
• Results-driven leader with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• A risk taker who thrives off innovation.
• A mentor who listens and inspires a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategy and execution across dayparts and platforms.
• Motivate our teams to build unique, visual, emotional and compelling content in our state-of-the-art full ARVR studio environment.
• Lead aggressive coverage of all breaking news and weather events.
• Review and copy edit news scripts to ensure accuracy, quality and FCC compliance.
• Understand the brand and manage the broadcast and digital platforms so product they are consistent with the brand.
• Use social media and digital tools to community listen, research, discover and distribute content.
• Mentor and inspire on-air talent, producers and photographers to work and collaborate well together.
• Hold regular critique and feedback sessions, be a 24/7 coach and mentor.
• Work with News Director and Assistant News Director to own all station events and community outreach projects.

Skills

6+ years experience as a producer

3+ years experience as a news manager

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

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 News Atlanta is looking for an Executive Producer who wants to build a team and content vision from scratch. The brand-new CBS Atlanta wants dynamic, people-focused leaders who thrive off of fresh ideas and perspectives. This is a next-gen newsroom management job.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Oversee strategy and execution across dayparts and platforms:

• Motivate our teams to build unique, visual, emotional and compelling content in our state-of-the-art full ARVR studio environment
• Lead aggressive coverage of all breaking news and weather events
• Review and copy edit news scripts to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with all FCC requirements
• Understand the brand and manage the broadcast and digital platforms so product they are consistent with the brand
• Use social media and digital tools to community listen, research, discover and distribute content
• Mentor and inspire on-air talent, producers and photographers to work and collaborate well together
• Hold regular critique and feedback sessions, be a 24/7 coach and mentor
• Work with News Director and Assistant News Director to own all station events and community outreach projects
• Complete additional duties as assigned by News Director

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 6+ years experience as a producer or 3+ years experience as a news manager in a Top 25 market
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or Communications

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Results driven leader with strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• A risk taker who thrives off innovation
• A mentor who listens and inspires a team

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

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.

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