WGA Segment Producer, CBS News 24/7

WGA Segment Producer, CBS News 24/7

CBS News Streaming Network is seeking a Segment Producer to join its team at the New York City Broadcast Center. This role is responsible for researching, developing, and producing high-quality, compelling news segments in a fast-paced, live environment. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: researching, developing, and producing segments that incorporate robust editorial judgment, high-quality sound, graphics, maps, and banners. Collaborating with Executive Producers and Line Producers to write anchor questions and shape segment content. Coordinating closely with anchors and correspondents, providing detailed briefings on subject matter. Actively contributing in the control room during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth execution of segments. Pitching and refining timely, relevant, and compelling story ideas under tight deadlines. Exercising well-developed editorial judgment to identify stories with high potential for impactful storytelling. Participating in daily editorial meetings and contributing to show content development. Ensuring compliance with standards, rights, and clearances in coordination with senior production staff. Maintaining composure and professionalism in high-pressure, breaking news environments. Demonstrating well-developed control room awareness and adhering to established production protocols.
Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of newsroom experience. Well-developed background in journalism, including exemplary news judgment and critical thinking skills. Exemplary writing skills, including mastery of grammar, spelling, AP style, and broadcast writing. Proven ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging copy under deadline pressure. Ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test. Additional Qualifications: Experience within a national broadcast, cable, or streaming news organization. Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems. Line producing experience. Deep knowledge of current events, including international, national, political, and cultural news. Ability to manage multiple assignments across both scheduled programming and breaking news coverage. Experience working in live television environments with tight turnaround times. Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team. Well-developed understanding of political news and public affairs. Knowledge of digital and social media platforms and content strategy. Passion for emerging trends in digital and streaming media. Demonstrated ability to contribute meaningfully in both editorial planning and live production settings.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 5 days/week in the office (current schedule is afternoons to early evenings; schedule subject to change based on business needs). Must be flexible and available for on-call shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required in a 24-hour news operation.