What You'll Do
You'll own original investigations from tip to air—developing sources, backgrounding people and topics with precision, working public records and data tools, and executing surveillance and hidden‑camera operations when the story demands it. You'll shoot and edit your own material, craft compelling scripts with producers and editors, and build out digital and social content that extends your stories beyond the broadcast. You'll work a mix of fast‑turn accountability pieces and long‑game investigations, bringing both with the same intensity. This isn't a desk job; you'll travel, work odd hours, dig into topics most reporters won't touch, and be on TV—and you'll love it.
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of continuous reporting experience, with a proven track record of investigative work that produced real results and real accountability
- A digger's instincts—you know how to find information fast, build a source network, and background a subject thoroughly
- On‑camera confidence and a genuine drive to develop your presence across broadcast and digital
- Hands‑on production skills—video shooting, editing, and experience with hidden cameras and surveillance operations
- Strong visual and data storytelling—you can turn a complex record into a story that lands
- Collaborative by nature, self‑directed by habit—you work well within a team but don't need to be managed
- Sharp writing—clear, accurate, and built for multiple platforms
- A valid driver’s license
- Broadcast television experience preferred, but not required
Why CBS California Investigates
This team exists to do the work that matters. You'll have the platform, the support, and the mandate to chase stories with consequence. If you're ready to do the best work of your career, we want to hear from you.
Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $180,000.00 - 190,000.00. 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. 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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