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Producer, CBS News 24/7

Paramount Pictures, New York, NY, United States


#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co‑create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

CBS News 24/7, the network’s flagship national streaming news service, is looking for a seasoned Producer to help shape the editorial vision of our live national newscast. This role is central to upholding our 24/7 commitment — delivering urgent breaking news, high‑impact storytelling, on‑the‑ground reporting, and a transparent look at how the news comes together. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑moving environment and embraces innovative tools that deepen context, clarity, and accuracy for our audience.

Responsibilities

Develop, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for a national audience.

Collaborate with national assignment editors, reporters, writers, and executive producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with CBS guidelines and standards.

Lead in the control room with calm, confidence, and adaptability, especially during breaking news and high‑pressure moments.

Oversee editing, script writing and creation of news graphics.

Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, power and urgency.

Uphold impeccable grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced while ensuring an active, conversational style of 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 professional experience.

Strong journalism foundation and proven television production background, including news judgment, rundown management, and concise broadcast writing.

Prior live control room experience, including serving as a Line Producer.

This position will be covered under the WGAE streaming agreement and is based at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.

Compensation Hiring Salary Range: $90,640.00 – $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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 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.

Accommodations If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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