Executive Producer, Impacting Communities

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Executive Producer, Impacting Communities
45663

Southfield, MI, US, 48033

Production

Southfield

Full-Time

On-Site

#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.

Overview
The role and responsibility of local news stations is to accurately reflect and represent the communities where they live – to hold the powerful accountable and to affect positive change in service to those communities. As we recommit to that purpose and reimagine how we engage with multi-platform audiences in the future, the CBS Owned Stations seek strong storytellers and content leaders who are as committed to creating tangible and meaningful impact in our communities as we are.

The EP, Impacting Communities at our stations will play a pivotal role in leading our next-generation storytelling efforts – focusing on areas where we can affect change in the communities we serve – every single day - as well as ensuring balance and authenticity in our local products across platforms. You will be entrusted with guiding a team of reporters tasked with building relationships and sourcing original stories at the neighborhood-level. You will be in charge of surfacing and creating content across platforms focused on critical local issues and neighborhood triumphs, using storytelling to inspire compassion, mobilize communities, and spark action + conversations. EPIC will design a strategic plan in partnership with the Station Manager and Vice President of News to ensure reaching this goal every day as well as work alongside other newsroom managers and Creative Services Director to identify and leverage those relationships/partnerships that could grow into brand-compliant station wide commitments and campaigns.

If you have a passion for community service and the ability to surface and create unique and untold stories…if you are able to build relationships and partnerships that can be used to bring a broader scope of community stories to our newscasts and news products, we want to hear from you!

Join us as we create a new community-based ecosystem of news gathering across CBS News and Stations.

Responsibilities

Must have solid news judgement and robust story-telling skills

Accountable for community focused content – ensuring accuracy and fairness

Must be able to ensure content is compelling across multiple platforms

Special attention to skills related to original/enterprise reporting, writing, graphics, story placement & timely communication that will inspire

Will partner with on-air, producing and writing other staff

Knowledge of desk top editing, graphics management and control room automation

Willing to work with all departments – across disciplines, to produce relevant content

Compliance with CBS policies and journalistic standards

Basic Qualifications

5+ years of experience as an Executive Producer or Assistant News Director a plus

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field

Must be able to build and maintain partnerships with community leaders and organizations

Additional Qualifications

Robust, measurable story-telling experience

Consistent track record in producing impactful community-based initiatives

Familiar with assigned market

Connected with key influencers within the community

Can manage all community-based campaigns – with an emphasis on broad impact with neighborhood sensibility

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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