WGA Assignment Editor

Overview and Responsibilities

Covers the CBS News 24/7 assignment desk (including answering phones)

Build, prioritize and coordinate news coverage in a fast‑paced environment for CBS News 24/7 streaming channel

Continually and proficiently monitor news wire services and social media to find and identify breaking news and key news developments

You'll build videos and graphics, optimizing article share language from CBSNews.com for the best performance

You’ll produce Social content aligned with the CBS News brand

Write and distribute a daily division‑wide communication outlining key events and happenings to facilitate efficient live coverage; help plan coverage for future events

Work with executive producers, planning producer, CBS Newspath and other CBS news entities to make editorial coverage decisions for CBS News 24/7 Network shows and handle the execution of coverage with bureau chiefs, field producers and reporters

Work alongside booking team, field producers and CBS Special Events to strategically identify and secure strong witnesses and expert guests; clear crucial social media elements also includes booking studios and transmissions

Assist in clearing video and securing guests and witnesses

Coordinates the ingest of remote feeds and serves as point of logistical contact for CBS News 24/7 Network when interacting with other divisions of the company

May also support the duties of an Associate Producer

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience at a larger market local, cable division, or network newsroom

Minimum 2 years working as an assignment desk editor

Demonstrated experience in coordinating coverage for live television

Available for early morning, nights, weekends, holidays - this is a 24-hour network

Additional Qualifications

Ability to multi‑task and adapt to a challenging, fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities and partners

Familiarity with remote productions, transmission pools

This role is represented by the WGA East.

Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $80,150.00 - 85,000.00.

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.

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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