Producer, Newsgathering

Paramount Pictures; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Job summary

Paramount Pictures, home to CBS News and Stations, seeks a Producer to join the Los Angeles newsroom. The role involves creating dynamic content for network broadcasts, digital, streaming, and social platforms, with responsibility from concept to air.

You will manage live and taped segments, coordinate with reporters and photographers, and drive breaking coverage. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in fast-paced TV news, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to shoot and edit basic footage.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of local and/or network TV or cable news field producing experience.
• Strong editorial judgement with experience writing for broadcast.
• Ability to shoot and knowledge of basic editing.
• Understanding of TV newsgathering and transmission technology.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, without restriction.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with the ability and willingness to drive.
• Keen editorial eye for national-interest stories and pitches.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and stay flexible.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original story ideas
• Develop enterprise stories
• Produce stories from concept to air
• Work with correspondents and reporters
• Support breaking news coverage
• Field produce when needed
• Gather content/shoot basic video when necessary

Skills

Editorial judgement

Broadcast writing

Field producing

Story pitching

Multitasking

Team coordination

Tools

Camera operation

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 powerto 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.

Overview:

CBS News is seeking a Producer with well-developed organizational skills and editorial instincts to work with the CBS Newsgathering team in Los Angeles. This role will create dynamic, visual content across multiple platforms, including network broadcasts, digital, streaming, and social. The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of what it takes to produce live and taped segments, possess well-developed broadcast writing skills, plus understand the logistics of scheduling live shots with crews that are balancing newsgathering. You should have the editorial instincts to recognize developing news stories to ensure we are in the right places at the right times, ahead of the story.

A successful candidate is someone who’s worked in a highly functioning, quick‑paced newsroom, is highly organized, and calm during breaking news. This person is a pro at multitasking, a passionate journalist, and a consummate team player. You must also be excellent at developing and nurturing relationships with other producers, reporters, photographers, managers, technicians, and other staff members inside and beyond the newsroom. Applicants must be willing to work a Wednesday through Sunday schedule, along with some holidays.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Pitch original story ideas

Develop enterprise stories

Produce stories from concept to air

Work with correspondents and reporters

Support breaking news coverage

Field produce when needed

Gather content/shoot basic video when necessary

Basic Qualifications:

4+ years of local and/or network TV or cable news field producing experience

Strong editorial judgement with experience writing for broadcast

Ability to shoot and knowledge of basic editing

Understanding of TV newsgathering and transmission technology

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, without restriction

Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license with the ability and willingness to drive

Additional Qualifications:

Candidate should have a keen editorial eye for compelling stories of national interest and skill at developing pitches

Successful candidate needs to operate under tight deadlines as well as being fast‑moving and flexible

Ability to thrive in all environments and be comfortable with breaking news coverage, including natural disasters, tragedies, high‑profile interviews, and investigative stories

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $95,000.00 - 120,000.00.

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.

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/vet.

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.

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