Sr Producer, Sports Job at CBS News and Stations in Los Angeles

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, the stars, and the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Joining Paramount means being part of a passionate team that recognizes the power of content and loves a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together we co‑create moments that matter for our audiences and our employees and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. Senior Sports Producer – CBS Los Angeles/KCAL News, the nation’s largest duopoly and part of CBS Owned & Operated stations in Los Angeles. We are seeking a strategic, multi‑skilled Sr. Sports Producer for Sports Central to help cover a wide variety of sports in over 6 hours of sports content weekly. The role focuses on local teams and activities across professional, college, high school, and more. The ideal candidate has experience as a line producer, feature producer, and field producer, and has produced half‑hour and hour specials. Key Responsibilities Gracefully collaborate with a wide range of in‑house production staff to build compelling content. Generate story ideas and participate in planning meetings with the Sports Executive Producer. Proofread and write pertinent sports content, including leads, highlights, teases, VO copy, packages, and obituaries. Quality control edited highlights, teases, VOs, SOTs, and long‑form packages. Proof and design graphics to visually enhance the storytelling process, including lower thirds, full screens, and monitors. Implement engaging production techniques to manage and elevate the quality and impact of our sportscasts. Generate compelling story/feature ideas, especially in the context of community impact. Mandatory Qualifications Extensive knowledge of sports across all platforms, including all local pro sports franchises (Lakers, Dodgers, Chargers, etc.). Extensive editing experience (Edius used at CBS‑LA). Proficiency in the control room, with strong communication skills and ability to navigate breaking news. Experience creating and populating sports rundowns (iNews used at CBS‑LA). Available to work weekends and holidays. Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of prior writing/producing experience in a sports/news environment. 5+ years of experience in sports television, preferably in a Top‑20 market. Skill in posting/finding sports content on social media/digital. Experience with building graphics as part of daily responsibility. Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting. Education Requirement College degree required (or equivalent experience), preferably in Journalism or Communications. Hiring Salary Range: $125,000.00 – $135,000.00. This range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. What We Offer 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 Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com . Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr