WGA Line Producer

Paramount Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 111,360 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking a New York-based WGA Line Producer for CBS News Streaming to join our 24/7 news coverage team. This role targets editorially driven producers who thrive in a fast-paced, live environment.

You will line-produce editorial content, shape show flow, guide the control room, and collaborate with assignment, writing and digital teams to deliver accurate, engaging programming. The position requires strong news judgment and in-person work at the CBS Broadcast Center.

Qualifications

• 5+ years producing and writing for a national broadcast, cable or streaming network or equivalent local TV news in a major market.
• Command of AP style and broadcast writing with impeccable grammar and spelling.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming and rolling breaking news coverage.
• Superior news judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in journalism or related field.
• Fluency using ENPS.
• Deep knowledge of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices.
• Must pass CBS News Digital writing test.
• Must be available to work all shifts and in-person at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.

Responsibilities

• Line produce editorial news content and shape show flow in a fast-paced environment.
• Work from the control room to guide shows in and out of breaks and determine air timing.
• Coordinate with assignment desk to request correspondents and guests.
• Order graphics and use video to create engaging news programs.
• Direct a team of writers, associate producers and digital staff to build original content and repurpose material.
• Write teases, headlines, opening packages and lower-thirds for live programming.
• Mentor junior writers and coordinate with sales for ad loads in rundowns.

Skills

News judgment

AP style

Broadcast writing

Multitasking

ENPS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ENPS

Job description

Overview

CBS News Streaming is seeking a New York-based WGA Line Producer to join our 24/7 news coverage team. This role is ideal for a collaborative, editorially driven producer who thrives in a fast-paced, live news environment. The successful candidate will have exemplary news judgment, well-developed organizational skills, and a passion for visual storytelling. They will play a key role in producing live coverage, making sound editorial decisions under deadline, and partnering with teams across the newsroom to deliver accurate, compelling content. This role is represented by the WGA East.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Work closely with the executive producer & supervising producer in a fast-paced, demanding environment, handling breaking news and news-of-day demands for a 24-hour digital news channel
• Line produce editorial news content, shape show flow and stack elements in the rundown
• Work from the control room to guide shows in and out of breaks and to navigate both live and recorded content, including helping to determine when it will run in future hours
• Partner with assignment desk and booking team to request correspondents and live interview guests
• Order informative graphics and utilize compelling video to create engaging news programs
• Distribute assignments and direct a team of writers, associate producers and digital associates to build original content as well as edit and repurpose content from broadcast and other content partners
• Write teases, headlines, opening package and readers for live programming, including story slugs and lower-third banners
• Generate story ideas for future coverage
• Assign and record swap content for automated software wheel
• Monitor and take newsworthy live events to air in the control room
• Communicate with anchors, correspondents and control room team ahead of and during live shows, exhibiting a calm and professional demeanor in high pressure situations
• Serve as a mentor to junior writers
• Coordinate with sales department to implement accurate ad loads in rundowns
• May also perform the responsibilities of content producers, producers, and associates producers and digital associates, as needed

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience producing and writing copy for a national broadcast, cable or streaming network, or equivalent local TV news experience in a major market
• Command of AP style and broadcast writing with impeccable grammar and spelling
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage
• Superior news judgment & critical thinking skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism or related field
• Fluency using ENPS is a must
• Deep knowledge of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices
• Must pass comprehensive CBS News Digital writing test
• Must be available to work all shifts — early morning, dayside, nights, weekends and holidays — sometimes on short notice or as coverage, scheduling and news events warrant, as this is a 24-hour news organization
• This position is based in New York and requires working in-person at the CBS Broadcast Center

Additional Qualifications

• Well-developed communication skills and ability to train and advise associate producers, production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy
• Deep knowledge of editorial production, including control room experience, with well-developed writing and copy-editing skills
• Detail oriented with ability to work in dynamic environment, deal with intense deadlines and continually react to breaking news with factual programming and creative storytelling
• Broad knowledge of top stories driving the news cycle, including political news, and a knack for identifying lesser-known angles that resonate with audiences

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $111,360.00 - 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.

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