Broadcast Associate / Anchor Assistant, CBS Evening News

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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.

We are seeking a Broadcast Associate / Anchor Assistant to join CBS Evening News! The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented team player with exceptional organizational skills who keeps a calm head under pressure.

General duties include:

Maintaining talent’s calendar and schedule, following up on talent requests and screening viewer mail/email.

Organizing travel and expenses for talent and team.

Preparing research, briefing books and assisting in interview preparation for talent.

Help with developing story pitches, gathering elements, and logging interviews.

Script‑running during the show.

Occasional general news desk duties, including coordinating graphics, overseeing edit, and fact‑checking.

Attend and contribute ideas to editorial meetings.

There may be occasional travel with talent.

Qualifications:

Internship or comparable experience working on a news broadcast.

Demonstrated interest in news.

Able to work under strict deadlines.

Solid communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.

College degree preferred.

Must be willing and able to work flexible hours, including overnights, holidays and weekends.

Valid U.S. driver’s license and willingness to drive are required.

Valid U.S. passport and unrestricted ability to travel domestically and internationally.

CBS News and Stations brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, and a range of digital platforms to deliver news and information. CBS News and Stations hosts top programs such as 60 Minutes, CBS Morning, CBS Saturday Morning, CBS Evening News, CBS Sunday Morning, CBS Weekend Evening News, 48 Hours and FACE THE NATION with Margaret Brennan, and provides a 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available to users worldwide.

Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $45,000.00 - 50,000.00. 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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is 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 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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