Freelance Producer CBS News 24/7 Job at Paramount Pictures in San Francisco

Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff)

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CBS News 24/7 — our signature national news stream — is seeking an experienced freelance Producer who is prepared to set the agenda for a new national newscast! This role is ideal for someone ready to be the backbone of the CBS stream’s 24/7 promise, delivering breaking news from around the world, best-in-class storytelling, on-the-ground reporting, and a behind-the-scenes look at how coverage comes together. We use innovative AR/VR technology to enhance the viewer experience, providing context, transparency, and accuracy.

This freelance position may also include fill-in Executive Producer responsibilities, offering the opportunity to lead editorial direction and manage control room operations when needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Originate, research, write, produce, and edit news segments.
• Collaborate with national assignment editors, reporters, writers, and executive producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with CBS guidelines and standards.
• Work both in the control room demonstrating adaptability and composure in fast paced situations, including breaking news.
• Oversee editing, script writing and creation of news graphics.
• Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, energy and urgency.
• Embrace change and innovation, constantly seeking new ideas and approaches to connect with our audience.
• Uphold impeccable grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced while ensuring active, conversational style writing.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of broadcast or cable news experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven background in journalism and television production, including solid news judgment, rundown management, and concise broadcast writing.
• Previous experience working in a live control room, including serving as a Line Producer in a live-news environment.

This position will be covered under the WGAE streaming agreement and is based at the CBS News bureau in San Francisco.

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.

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• 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.