Lead Editor, Morning News Live

Paramount; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation and benefits

Generous paid time off

On-site and virtual engagement events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Senior Editor for CBS Mornings in New York to supervise a team of writers and shape copy for live broadcasts. You will edit copy, craft teases for on-air talent under tight deadlines, and ensure accuracy in line with CBS News standards.

The role requires 7+ years of TV news writing/editing, hands-on newsroom leadership, and proficiency with ENPS. This is a fully in-person position based in the control room with overnight and early-morning hours on weekdays.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of writing and copy-editing experience in television news.
• Exemplary writing, copy-editing and communication skills.
• Experience supervising or providing editorial direction to writers.
• Experience with ENPS or a comparable newsroom computer system.
• This is a fully in-person position based in the control room.
• The schedule requires overnight and early-morning hours, Monday through Friday, leading into the live broadcast.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide editorial guidance to a team of writers
• Edit writers’ copy, originate scripts as needed and write teases for CBS Mornings’ on-air talent under tight deadlines
• Fact-check copy for accuracy and ensure it aligns with CBS News editorial standards and style
• Ensure all copy is formatted correctly for the broadcast and works effectively with video, graphics and other production elements
• Collaborate closely with the executive producer, line producer, producers and technical teams
• Contribute timely and creative ideas for daily and future broadcasts, including guest segments
• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and is represented by 315 - WGA Staff Radio and TV

Skills

Editorial leadership

Copy-editing

Writing

Newsroom systems ENPS

Tools

ENPS

Job description

Paramount is seeking a Senior Editor for CBS Mornings in New York to supervise a team of writers and shape copy for live broadcasts. You will edit copy, craft teases for on-air talent under tight deadlines, and ensure accuracy in line with CBS News standards.

The role requires 7+ years of TV news writing/editing, hands-on newsroom leadership, and proficiency with ENPS. This is a fully in-person position based in the control room with overnight and early-morning hours on weekdays.