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Overview and Responsibilities
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
Build videos and graphics, optimizing article share language from CBSNews.com for the best performance
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
Coordinate the ingest of remote feeds and serve 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
This role is represented by the WGA East.
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. It is home to programs such as 60 MINUTES, CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, 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, a premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service.
The CBS News Streaming Network is available live in 91 countries and on 30 digital platforms and apps, including CBSNews.com and Paramount+.
The service is supported by CBS News and Stations’ standards of journalism and recognition in the industry.
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
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.
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In Summary: The CBS News 24/7 Network is seeking a WGA Assignment Editor to work in its New York City Broadcast Center . The role is represented by the WGA East . Responsibilities include building, coordinating and coordinating news coverage in a fast-paced environment . Hiring Salary Range: $80,150.00 - 85,000.00 .
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