Multi Skilled Journalist

Paramount Pictures; 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 coverage

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

Paramount Pictures in West Sacramento is seeking a full-time multimedia journalist for our CBS Sacramento Community Journalism team. The successful candidate will report on scripted and unscripted news, creating compelling stories in both live and recorded formats.

The role requires strong writing skills, experience in multimedia journalism including shooting and editing, and the ability to engage viewers through breaking news. We offer a competitive salary package along with medical, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must have prior on-air reporting experience.
• Need strong writing skills with understanding of broadcast news.
• Experience in shooting, writing, and editing video packages is vital.
• Live reporting experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Report scripted and unscripted news in multiple formats.
• Create engaging storytelling aligned with CBS Sacramento’s mission.
• Guide viewers through breaking-news and feature stories.

Skills

On-air reporting experience

Strong writing skills

Multimedia journalist experience

Experience in live reporting

Valid driver’s license

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

We’re looking for a full‑time multimedia journalist to join our CBS Sacramento Community Journalism team. The successful candidate should confidently interview, present and produce compelling stories across live and recorded formats.

Responsibilities

• Report scripted and unscripted news and features in live and recorded formats.
• Create engaging, accountability‑focused storytelling that aligns with CBS Sacramento’s “Getting Answers” mission.
• Guide viewers through breaking‑news and feature stories using words and pictures.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior on‑air reporting experience.
• Strong writing skills with understanding of broadcast news and entertainment reporting techniques.
• Multimedia journalist experience, including shooting, writing and editing videotapes and packages.
• Experience in live reporting.
• Valid driver’s license.
• College degree or equivalent work experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring salary range: $70,000–$80,000, depending on geographic location, experience and qualifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability coverage, tuition assistance and PTO.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous paid time off.
• Exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of a dynamic team.
• On‑site and virtual engagement events.
• Opportunities to build a vibrant community.
• Explore life at Paramount.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer. 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. Contact 212.846.5500 or send an email to [e-mail].