Assignment Desk Editor - PT

CBS Colorado is searching for someone enthusiastic about the future of TV news and digital consumption. The ideal person will help plan, produce, and develop stories across streaming, digital, social, and broadcast platforms. This is a great opportunity to be in a newsroom that values breaking news while also focusing on context, depth, and storytelling.

Responsibilities

Help lead and communicate coverage during breaking news, with the focus on accuracy, urgency, and balance.

Monitor law enforcement, fire, and official social media communications, and make beat‑checks to determine story coverage.

Understand and support our brand of Covering Colorado First, which requires identifying stories that impact the community.

Create and edit engaging and creative content for digital platforms.

Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists.

Identify and generate stories that will create a buzz.

Be available to work nights, weekends, and early mornings.

Requirements

Prior experience in a newsroom.

Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly.

Knowledge of online content management systems.

Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range: $25,000 – $25,000.

Equal Opportunity Employment
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran. If you have a disability or are a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation. Please contact 212.846.5500 or email paramountaccommodations@paramount.com to request accommodations.

Location
Nearest major market: Denver.

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