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Digital Producer, WJZ

Paramount Pictures, Baltimore, MD, United States


CBS Stations is hiring a part-time digital producer to create compelling, relevant content for CBS Baltimore’s digital platforms. This role is responsible for overseeing local digital breaking news coverage, writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing on growth initiatives across platforms.

We are looking for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast‑paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of WJZ and CBS News standards

React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs as appropriate

Execute content and headlines with SEO strategies in mind

Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms, writing compelling, SEO‑friendly headlines and descriptions

Manage the WJZ homepage to present the best of the journalism we produce

Work with reporters and producers to publish the best of WJZ to our website

Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles

Track content performance and share content insights across WJZ to help inform story selection across platforms

Send push alerts on breaking news, weather and other high‑interest stories

What you bring to the team

You have 1+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops

You are a skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline

You have a deep understanding of SEO strategies

You have a knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience

You're familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat

You thrive in a collaborative team environment

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.

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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