Impactful MSJ: Local News, Social & Storytelling

CBS News and Stations; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBS News 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV) in Detroit seek an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join the CBS News Detroit team for per diem assignments. You will craft enterprise content, cover breaking news with urgency, and cultivate sources to deliver compelling local reporting.

You’ll shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts, manage social media content, and collaborate with a team to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ MSJ/television reporting experience preferred
• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience considered

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis
• Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency
• Pitch vetted stories reflective of the communities we serve
• Shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts
• Establish and manage relationships/sources in the community
• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Story pitching

Source development

Social media

Deadline-driven

Team player

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting

Tools

Premiere Pro

ENG cameras

Lighting

Audio equipment

LiveU

Job description

CBS News 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV) in Detroit seek an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join the CBS News Detroit team for per diem assignments. You will craft enterprise content, cover breaking news with urgency, and cultivate sources to deliver compelling local reporting.

You’ll shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts, manage social media content, and collaborate with a team to meet tight deadlines.