Paramount Global Services is hiring: Associate Producer in New York

Associate Producer

CBS Newspath is seeking an Associate Producer with a strong commitment to journalism to help coordinate news production and newsgathering operations for its Regional team. This position helps manage the network's response to breaking news and responds to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates, and clients. Excellent people/customer service skills are required.
The associate producer is also responsible for clipping and publishing Newspath video and scripts, and assisting in the transmission and distribution of live video, edited video, and correspondent packages. The candidate must have experience in working with sources to confirm and verify facts and video elements, especially during breaking news. The person in this position will work directly with stations/affiliates across the country. Candidate must be familiar with all major social media platforms and vehicles for engaging audiences on a digital level. This includes - but is not limited to - Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube. Part of this position's editorial responsibilities is to be able to spot viral and pre-trending content and turn it around for our brand. You must be well-versed in the feel and best practices for social-friendly videos (including rights & clearances). The position includes weekend and nightside responsibilities.
Skills/Experience:
2-3 years local and/or network TV news experience or show producer experience preferred.
Requires strong editorial judgement & excellent writing skills.
Strong editing skills a must. Avid preferable.
Requires highly developed relationship building skills.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly-changing environment is essential.
A focus on multi-media content is required.
Understanding TV newsgathering and transmission technology.
Knowledge of regional television markets and station relationships a plus.
Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.
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, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN.
CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet.
The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe.