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About the Role
The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil and CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan are seeking an experienced and exceptional News Writer for their live national broadcasts. This role requires exemplary news judgment, the ability to thrive under deadline pressure, and the skill to translate complex stories into clear, accurate, and viewer-engaging language.
Responsibilities
- Write sharp, active, and compelling anchor copy for live newscasts, breaking news, and special reports (including intros, tags, VOs and teases).
- Research stories and verify facts using reliable sources.
- Maintain accuracy, fairness, and balance while meeting tight deadlines.
- Monitor news wires, social media, and other sources for breaking developments.
- Ensure all copy meets journalistic, legal, and CBS News editorial standards.
Requirements
- Membership in the Writers Guild of America.
- 5+ years of TV news writing experience in a network or major-market newsroom.
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Write in accordance with AP Style.
- Well-developed news judgment and passion for current events.
- Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt quickly.
- Experience with newsroom computer systems (ENPS, iNews, Slack).
- Exemplary collaboration and communication skills.
- Flexible schedule, including regular weekday and weekend hours, and as news demands.
- Ability to work on-site at our NY Broadcast Center.
Skills
- Broadcast news writing.
- Factchecking and research.
- Editorial judgment.
- Live television production.
- Deadline management.
- Team collaboration.
- Attention to detail.
- Well-developed grammar and storytelling.
Location
- NY Broadcast Center
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 5+ years of TV news writing experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience).
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000.00 - $160,000.00
Benefits
- 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.
- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
- Generous paid time off.
- Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
- Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.
About the Company
- Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
- 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. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the 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, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)
- We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.