Paramount Global Services is hiring: WGA Assignment Editor in New York

WGA Assignment Editor The CBS News 24/7 Network is seeking a WGA Assignment Editor to work in its New York City Broadcast Center. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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
ENPS/iNEWS familiarity
Familiarity with remote productions, transmission pools
The CBS News Streaming Network is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.