Staff Producer/WGA Temp Writer/IB

Paramount Pictures; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic newsroom as a Producer-Writer-Editor where your storytelling skills will shine! This role offers the chance to cover a wide array of national and international stories in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with a talented team, crafting compelling scripts and editing engaging video content using Avid. With a focus on original storytelling, you'll play a crucial part in delivering news that resonates with audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of news production, contributing to high-quality journalism in a leading media organization. If you're passionate about news and thrive under pressure, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in major market or network required.
• Ability to write and produce under tight deadlines in a busy news environment.

Responsibilities

• Writing day-of-air news packages and sourcing visual elements.
• Collaborating closely with correspondents and producers to create impactful content.

Skills

Script Writing

Editing

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Education

Membership in Writers Guild of America

Membership in IBEW

Tools

Avid

Job description

CBS Newspath is seeking a Producer-Writer-Editor for its New York City newsroom! This department generates content for the network's 200+ affiliates around the country and international partners, featuring day of air news, political news, as well as health, consumer and entertainment topics.

This is an opportunity to cover a broad range of national and international stories in a fast-paced professional newsroom. You will work closely with a team of correspondents around the country, under the supervision of an experienced staff of executive producers. Responsibilities include writing smart, concise scripts and editing pieces on Avid under tight deadlines. Producers are also encouraged to pitch original story ideas, developing first class content through all stages of production - from research, to field producing to scripting, to final edit.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Writing day-of-air news packages and vosots. (Requires researching story, following story editorial developments, applying CBS News standards to script writing, and meeting deadlines for script approval and edit. Also requires updating script as story may change throughout shift.)
• Sourcing visual elements and voices for pieces in the CBS News environment. (May include booking subjects to interview and conducting those interviews. Often requires coordinating with other members of unit to stay tuned to incoming elements on breaking and developing news stories.)
• Planning graphic elements for pieces and either create or commission them.
• Ownership of all video sourcing and related restrictions for all video/elements used in all edits, spelling out all sources and video restrictions with every edit. (Producers often work directly with Rights & Clearance, CBS News Standards and Legal to vet questions and resolve issues.)
• Enthusiasm for close collaboration with correspondents, photographers, editors and other producers to generate engaging content that will make an impact with audience.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of experience in major market or network required.
• Ability to write and produce under tight deadlines in a busy news environment.
• This position requires membership in both the Writers Guild of America and the IBEW.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in AVID.
• Excellent communication and planning skills.
• This position may require working -any- shift in the 24/7 news cycle.
• Familiarity with potential sources of video and how to wrangle it, including video and sound from CBS News and Stations, CBS affiliates, Network News Service, agency services (ie APTN, Reuters), “handout” video, user generated content, etc.

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.

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.

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.