CBS News and Stations is hiring: VP News in West Sacramento

Overview

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We are on a mission to unleash the power of content. Becoming part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content and enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. We co-create moments that matter for our audiences and our employees, and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

The VP News of CBS Sacramento is responsible for leading the strategic mission of the news operation to deliver high-quality, hyper-local news and culture-defining content in the Sacramento marketplace. This executive will uphold our commitment to quality journalism, next-gen storytelling, and serving our communities, while building an inclusive culture that embraces innovation.

Responsibilities

• Plan long-term strategy for the news department with emphasis on ratings, retention, and growth across platforms and screens.
• Provide strategic and tactical direction for day-to-day news coverage, breaking news/weather, special projects, enterprise reporting, memorable storytelling, community journalism, and editorial.
• Lead newsroom management team. Create a diverse, collaborative, and balanced work environment. Develop employees through feedback and coaching.
• Create brand vision, oversee planning and execution for newscasts on all platforms, including the CBS News Sacramento streaming channel.
• Find opportunities for modernization, innovation, and next-generation storytelling.
• Plan long-term strategy for AR/VR studio environment opportunities.
• Engage with community organizations to implement content partnerships.
• Develop and maintain newsroom budget and expense management.
• Ensure a balanced and ethical presentation of news in accordance with CBS policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a local news organization. Ability to lead and manage in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and strategic decision making.
• Proficient understanding of the Sacramento market.
• Experience developing short and long-term strategies from audience research and ratings data.
• Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy emphasizing accurate, fair, and unique local content with community engagement.
• Track record as a people-first manager who cultivates collaboration and feedback.
• Skills in producing engaging, content-centric newscasts and digital content.
• A participative leadership approach that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• Ability to recognize and communicate priorities, strategies, opportunities, and challenges to drive growth.
• Experience managing budgeting processes and strategic planning.
• Legal understanding of FCC rules and regulations.
• Must be a strong leader able to manage all aspects of the newsroom.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience as a News Director for a television station or network team preferred.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. See the full list of benefits at: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities to be part of Paramount’s dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Connection opportunities inside and outside the workplace.
• Life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by contacting Paramount.

Paramount is 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 or expression, and Veteran status.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Entertainment