Writer

Paramount Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil and CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan are seeking a full-time News Writer for our live national broadcasts at Paramount’s NY Broadcast Center. You will craft anchor copy for live newscasts, breaking news, and special reports under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of TV news writing, a degree in journalism, and proficiency with AP style and newsroom systems like ENPS and iNews.

Qualifications

• Membership in the Writers Guild of America.
• 5+ years of TV news writing experience in a network or major-market newsroom.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Write in accordance with AP Style.
• Well-developed news judgment and passion for current events.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt quickly.
• Experience with newsroom computer systems (ENPS, iNews, Slack).
• Exemplary collaboration and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including regular weekday and weekend hours, and as news demands.
• Ability to work on-site at our NY Broadcast Center.

Responsibilities

• Write sharp, active, and compelling anchor copy for live newscasts, breaking news, and special reports (including intros, tags, VOs and teases).
• Research stories and verify facts using reliable sources.
• Maintain accuracy, fairness, and balance while meeting tight deadlines.
• Monitor news wires, social media, and other sources for breaking developments.
• Ensure all copy meets journalistic, legal, and CBS News editorial standards.

Skills

News writing

Deadline discipline

AP Style

News judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

ENPS

iNews

Slack

Job description

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Overview:

The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil and CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan are seeking a full-time experienced and exceptional News Writer for our live national broadcasts. You must possess exemplary news judgement, thrive under deadline pressure, and translate complex stories into clear, accurate, and viewer-engaging language.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Write sharp, active, and compelling anchor copy for live newscasts, breaking news, and special reports (including intros, tags, VOs and teases).

Research stories and verify facts using reliable sources.

Maintain accuracy, fairness, and balance while meeting tight deadlines.

Monitor news wires, social media, and other sources for breaking developments.

Ensure all copy meets journalistic, legal, and CBS News editorial standards.

Basic Qualifications:

Membership in the Writers Guild of America.

5+ years of TV news writing experience in a network or major-market newsroom.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience).

Write in accordance with AP Style.

Well-developed news judgment and passion for current events.

Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt quickly.

Experience with newsroom computer systems (ENPS, iNews, Slack).

Exemplary collaboration and communication skills.

Flexible schedule, including regular weekday and weekend hours, and as news demands.

Ability to work on-site at our NY Broadcast Center.

Additional Qualifications:

Broadcast news writing.

Factchecking and research.

Editorial judgment.

Live television production.

Deadline management.

Team collaboration.

Well-developed grammar and storytelling.

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’s 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: $100,000.00 - 105,000.00.

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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