Social Media Producer
CBS News and Stations, New York, NY, United States
CBS News is seeking a smart and innovative Social Media Producer with a passion for news to join our team and help us optimize the biggest stories of the day for social platforms. We are looking for a hardworking journalist, who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and has impeccable editorial judgment.
Responsibilities
Create videos, graphics, articles, and share language that best play to each social media platform’s strategies.
Write smart, catchy and accurate pieces on a variety of topics.
Translate CBS News television packages into digital videos tailored specifically to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Write trending news stories for CBSNews.com.
Produce and edit shareable videos and quote graphics.
Proactively identify stories and social activity trending online and how we can use it.
Compose social headlines and share language consistent with the CBS News brand.
Identify the most shareable and newsworthy nuggets (quote, moment, etc.) from longer broadcast and streaming segments, as well as articles, then quickly spin them into social assets.
Work with CBS News talent, including O&Os and affiliates, to script, record and produce original social.
Backfill other team members as needed.
Qualifications
2 to 4 years of social media or newsroom experience.
Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences and best practices.
The ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way.
Strong writing skills with demonstrated portfolio of published work.
Strong producing and editing skills.
Ability to quickly and exactly subtitle video for social, using both editing platforms and the text tools within TikTok and Instagram.
Ability to work well with others under tight deadlines.
Degree in journalism, communications or related.
The schedule for this shift will be Tuesday–Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.
Compensation Hiring Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $83,000.00. 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 Employment Opportunity 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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Responsibilities
Create videos, graphics, articles, and share language that best play to each social media platform’s strategies.
Write smart, catchy and accurate pieces on a variety of topics.
Translate CBS News television packages into digital videos tailored specifically to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
Write trending news stories for CBSNews.com.
Produce and edit shareable videos and quote graphics.
Proactively identify stories and social activity trending online and how we can use it.
Compose social headlines and share language consistent with the CBS News brand.
Identify the most shareable and newsworthy nuggets (quote, moment, etc.) from longer broadcast and streaming segments, as well as articles, then quickly spin them into social assets.
Work with CBS News talent, including O&Os and affiliates, to script, record and produce original social.
Backfill other team members as needed.
Qualifications
2 to 4 years of social media or newsroom experience.
Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences and best practices.
The ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way.
Strong writing skills with demonstrated portfolio of published work.
Strong producing and editing skills.
Ability to quickly and exactly subtitle video for social, using both editing platforms and the text tools within TikTok and Instagram.
Ability to work well with others under tight deadlines.
Degree in journalism, communications or related.
The schedule for this shift will be Tuesday–Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET.
Compensation Hiring Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $83,000.00. 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 Employment Opportunity 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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