News Associate - PT

CBS News and Stations; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Job summary

CBS News and Stations is seeking an entry‑level News Associate to support newsroom management and show production in a fast‑paced environment. You will print scripts for anchors, operate the Teleprompter, and welcome guests during productions.

Candidates must be enrolled in college or recent graduates with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Weekend, morning, and evening shifts are available to accommodate live news schedules.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college or recent graduate.
• Must have good communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Print scripts for anchors and prepare on-air materials.
• Operate the Teleprompter during broadcasts.
• Greet guests and assist with show production tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

Currently enrolled in college / recent graduate

Job description

Overview / role details:

• Entry level job that works with Newsroom management to support news coverage and show production.
• News Associates will print scripts for anchors, operate the Teleprompter and greet guests.

REQUIRED:

• Currently enrolled in college or recent college graduate.
• Must have good communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Availability to work weekend, morning, and evening shifts.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Newsroom experience a plus.

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 WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, 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.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $22.61 - 23.69.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to 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. The benefits available for this position 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. [[cust_payTransSTIP]] [[cust_payTransSalesInc]]

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