Story Coordinator (Project Based)

Paramount Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Exposure to national newsroom

Job summary

Inside Edition is seeking a story coordinator for its award-winning TV news program. This entry-level, full-time role supports producers in researching, booking interviews, and coordinating all aspects of segments for national broadcasts.

Candidates should have strong writing and research skills, a passion for news, and ability to work nights/weekends. Travel may be required; compensation ranges from $45,000 to $55,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Some prior reporting experience in television or print.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A passion for local and national news.
• Proficient in technology and social media.
• Able to travel and work nights/weekends as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews and gather information for TV news segments.
• Conduct background research using public records and other sources.
• Perform pre-interviews and coordinate with producers to assemble segments.

Skills

News reporting

Self-starter

Written comms

Interpersonal comms

Social media

Travel & schedule flexibility

Education

B.S or B.A. Degree

Job description

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Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

About Inside Edition:

Inside Edition is television's longest-running, top-rated, and most-honored syndicated newsmagazine. It is a daily, half-hour, nationally syndicated show that focuses on national issues, medical, health, human interest, animal stories, and backstage reports from the entertainment industry. The program also offers exclusive newsmaker interviews and investigative reports.

Overview:

Inside Edition is looking for a story coordinator for its award-winning TV news program. The position is an exemplary opportunity for someone who is committed to consumer, investigative, entertainment, and features reporting and is looking for an entry-level job with strong growth potential. This position is full-time, non-staff, with a staffing opportunity. Story Coordinators work closely with producers to find and coordinate all aspects of TV news segments. Candidates must have exemplary research, phone, and people skills. Duties involve securing interviews and gathering information, doing background research utilizing public records, and conducting pre-interviews.

This is a full-time position. The salary range is $45,000-$55,000 annually, with overtime eligibility.

Basic Qualifications:

• Some prior reporting experience in television or print.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• A passion for local and national news.
• Proficient in technology and social media.
• Able to travel and work nights/weekends as necessary.

Additional Qualifications:

• B.S or B.A. Degree or equivalent.
• Booking experience in television or media.
• A working knowledge of government, courts, law enforcement, and FOIA.
• CBS Media Ventures is the preeminent company in television syndication. CMV produces or distributes popular, critically acclaimed hits including “Dr. Phil,” “Judge Judy,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!,” “Inside Edition,” “Rachael Ray” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.”
• The division also handles national barter advertising sales for Debmar-Mercury's and Fox's first-run syndicated programming, and operates Dabl, a multiplatform, advertiser-supported lifestyle network ( www.dabl.com ). CMV is part of CBS Entertainment Group and a division of Paramount Global.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here .
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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