Producer, Super Desk

CBS News is seeking a Producer with strong organizational skills and editorial instincts to join the Coverage Team on its new Super Desk! The Coverage Team will help manage how we cover stories across multiple platforms, including network broadcasts, CBS 24/7 streaming shows, Newspath, and Radio. The Producer will be responsible for assigning crews for daily hits across platforms. The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of what it takes to produce live and taped segments, plus understand the logistics of scheduling hits and balancing newsgathering time. This is not just a position about logistics. Coverage Team members should have the editorial instincts to know which segments are likely to be covered every single day, so we have the right people in the right places for coverage. The Producer will also need to think ahead, so we have material like looklives, walk-and-talks, and other in the moment elements coming in from our teams in the field to help our platforms stay up to date with the latest information. A successful candidate is someone quick on their feet, highly organized, a pro at multi-tasking, and a self-starter with a team player mentality. The Producer should have a good understanding of newsgathering steps, including element gathering, video clearing, transmission, scheduling, travel booking, and safety protocols. Applicants must be willing to work various shifts including overnights and weekends as needed. **Required Skills and Experience** + At least three years local and/or network TV or cable news experience + Strong editorial judgement + Highly developed relationship building skills + Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly-changing environment + A focus on multi-media content + Understanding of TV newsgathering and transmission technology **Desired Skills and Experience** + Show producer or assignment desk experience + Knowledge of regional television markets and station relationships + Familiarity with Wolftech 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 , under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #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 ODONNELL, 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, , 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 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 todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $87,000.00 - 110,000.00. 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. 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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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Created: 2024-10-22