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About the Role

CBS News is seeking a dynamic Associate Producer to assist in assembling a daily news block for their overnight broadcast, working closely with the anchor and control room team to produce up-to-date stories and ensure flawless program airing.

Responsibilities

• Create a comprehensive and visually compelling news block for the top of the show.
• Assist the producer in the control room, navigating both live and recorded content.
• Prepare the rundown, managing copy and the production of video and graphic elements.
• Communicate with the control room team clearly and proficiently.
• Collaborate with the special events team on breaking news coverage.
• Responsible for editorial and creative content for breaking news and special reports overnight.
• Coordinate graphics and all other editorial and production elements for special reports.
• Must have proficient editorial judgement with comprehensive knowledge of national and international news.

Requirements

• 2+ years producing experience in a professional newsroom.
• Control room experience for a network, streaming or cable news program is a plus.
• Must have robust news judgment and experience with breaking news.
• Thrives in high-pressure and time-critical situations.
• A self-starter that is also able to take direction from producers and senior producers.
• Must be willing to work Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 PM–3:30 AM and deal with a flexible schedule.

Skills

• Journalistic judgment
• Multi-tasking
• Calmness under pressure
• Proficient editorial judgment
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and international news

Location

• New York
• California
• Colorado
• Washington state

Work Type

• Overnight broadcast
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate

Salary/Compensations

• $67,000.00 - $72,100.00

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• Generous paid time off

About the Company

• Paramount is on a mission to entertain the planet with its brands and stars.
• 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, local platforms, websites, and cbsnews.com.
• CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, and award-winning broadcasts like CBS MORNINGS, CBS EVENING NEWS, 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 CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service available free to everyone with internet access.
• CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability.