Multi Skilled Journalist

CBS News and Stations; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A leading media consortium is looking for a full-time multimedia journalist in West Sacramento. The successful candidate will have prior on-air reporting experience and strong writing skills. This role involves creating engaging content and reporting in live and recorded formats. They will embrace community journalism and contribute to meeting CBS Sacramento’s mission of providing answers for audiences across various platforms. A college degree or equivalent work is required. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Prior on-air reporting experience required.
• Strong writing skills and understanding of broadcast news techniques essential.
• Multimedia Journalist experience required, including shooting and editing.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging content that meets CBS Sacramento’s mission.
• Report scripted and unscripted news and features.
• Guide viewers smoothly through breaking news situations.

Skills

On-air reporting

Strong writing skills

Shooting and editing

Live reporting

Communication skills

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

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 Sacramento is seeking a full‑time multimedia journalist who will embrace our Community Journalism initiative.

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will have a proven and demonstrated ability to comfortably, confidently and conversationally communicate with interviewees and viewers. The ideal candidate will create enterprising and engaging content that meets CBS Sacramento’s mission of Getting Answers for our audiences on all platforms. The candidate must be able to report scripted and unscripted news and features in both live and recorded formats. It is crucial to guide viewers smoothly through accountability and solutions‑oriented journalism, breaking news situations and feature stories with words and pictures. Experience as a multimedia journalist is required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior on‑air reporting experience required.
• Strong writing skills and understanding of broadcast news and entertainment reporting techniques are essential.
• Multimedia Journalist experience required, including shooting, writing and editing voices and packages.
• Experienced in live reporting.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.

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.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact [e-mail].

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00.
Location: 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. Benefits available 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/veteran. 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.