CBS Corporation is hiring: Multi-Skilled Anchor in Atlanta

Overview

The brand-new CBS Atlanta is building a fresh take on news, and it will look like nothing market #7 has seen before. We’re looking for multiskilled MSJ Anchors to drive hyper-local journalism and our connection with the community. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to comfortably, confidently, and conversationally communicate with interviewees and viewers. The MSJ Anchor will work closely with producers and directors to create dynamic newscasts in state-of-the-art full VR environments. We’ll train you if you haven’t done that before. Top candidates will show their appetite for owning stories every step of the way, from pitch to writing, shooting and editing. Candidates will create entertaining and enterprising content that meets station strategies, meeting the audience wherever they are, whenever they need us.

Responsibilities

• Clearly and competently deliver breaking news coverage and dynamic newscasts, both unscripted and scripted in live and pre-recorded formats.
• Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air and special projects ensuring all pictures and sound are of the highest quality and accurately recorded.
• Enterprise character-driven stories, break news and advance headlines.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources within the community.
• Quickly gather and verify information, disseminating critical details for air.
• Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Be a newsroom leader who models the spirit of collaboration across the station.
• Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership.

Qualifications

• B.A. degree in a related field is preferred; at least 5-10 years of top market experience.
• Strong writing skills and an understanding of television news and entertainment reporting techniques are essential.
• Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta market, including issues and topics that matter most to the community.
• Superior on-air presence with a track record of leading big-event, continuous coverage.
• Able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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, and the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and related podcasts, Paramount+, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network. The service is available live in 91 countries.

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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Nearest Major Market: Atlanta