Producer CBS News

Correspondent's Producer – Job Description
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Job Description
CBS News is seeking a Producer with strong organizational skills and editorial instincts to work with Chief Correspondent, Matt Gutman. This role will be based in Los Angeles and involves creating dynamic, visual content across multiple platforms, including network broadcasts, digital, streaming, and social.

The ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of what it takes to produce live and taped segments and the logistics of scheduling live shots with crews that are balancing newsgathering. They will possess editorial instincts to recognize developing news stories to ensure we are in the right places at the right times, ahead of the story.

A successful candidate is someone who has worked in a highly functioning, quick‑paced newsroom, is highly organized and calm during breaking news. They are a pro at multi‑tasking, a passionate journalist, and a consummate team player. They must also be excellent at developing and nurturing relationships with other correspondents, producers, reporters, photographers, managers, technicians, and other staff inside and beyond the newsroom.

Applicants must be willing to work various shifts including weekends, holidays, overnights, and across all time zones as needed, especially in the wake of breaking news.

Required Skills and Experience

At least five years of local and/or network TV or cable news field producing experience

Strong editorial judgement

Highly developed relationship‑building skills

Ability to multi‑task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment

A focus on multi‑media content

Understanding of TV newsgathering and transmission technology

Ability to travel domestically and internationally, without restriction

Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license with the ability and willingness to drive

Desired Skills and Experience

Ability to shoot and knowledge of basic editing

Candidate should have a keen editorial eye for compelling stories

Successful candidate needs to operate under tight deadlines as well as being fast moving and flexible

Ability to thrive in all environments and comfortable with breaking news coverage including natural disasters, tragedies, high‑profile interviews, and investigative stories

Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $95,000.00 - 150,000.00.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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Nearest Major Market
Los Angeles

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