News Writer/Producer

MFI Technologies Incorporated; California (MO); On-site; USD 76,596 - 104,832; Full time

Job summary

CBS Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Newswriter/Producer to join our 24/7 newsroom. You will write scripts, edit video, assemble graphics, and help produce daily newscasts for KCBS-TV & KCAL-TV. This Writers Guild of America position requires WGA membership.

The role demands five years of experience in a top market, strong storytelling, multi-tasking, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and overnights. Competitive compensation ranges from $76,596 to $104,832 USD per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in news writing, preferably in a top 20 market.
• Experience in newswriting, line producing, editing and storytelling.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content.
• Commitment to accuracy and fairness.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic newsroom, including overnights.
• Strong tease/promo writing.
• WGA membership required.

Responsibilities

• Write scripts, edit video, create graphics, and assist in producing stories for newscasts.
• Produce stories for daily newscasts.
• Collaborate with writers, editors and on-air staff to shape content.
• Develop promos and teases for upcoming segments.
• Maintain accuracy and fairness across all content.

Skills

Newswriting

Line producing

Editing

Storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Promo writing

Avid iNEWS

Grass Valley Edius

Shift flexibility

Accuracy and fairness

Tools

Avid iNEWS

Grass Valley Edius

Job description

CBS LA has immediate openings for a full-time Newswriter/Producer to join our Newsroom. The Duopoly (KCBS-TV & KCAL-TV), produces over 90 hours of news each week. You will be a key member of the team, that’s critical to the overall CBS LA brand and growth of the station.

We are seeking a dedicated, efficient, accurate and creative writer for this position. You’ll write scripts, edit video, create graphics, and assist in the overall production of stories for the Newscasts. This is a Writers Guild of America position and membership in WGA is required.

News Writer/Producer

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• At least five years’ experience, preferably in a top 20 market
• Newswriting, line producing, editing, and storytelling experience
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content
• Maintain a steadfast commitment to accuracy and fairness
• Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment is essential
• Strong Tease/Promo writing
• Experience with Avid iNEWS, and Grass Valley Edius System a plus
• Available to work any shift as assigned in a 24/7 newsroom, including weekends & overnights

Compensation: $76,596 - $104,832 /year USD