Digital Producer

Job description

**#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content you in?**
Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, weve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were missing is YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness.

Together, we co-create moments that matter both for our audiences and our employees and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

CBS Stations is hiring a digital producer to create compelling, timely content for CBS New Yorks digital platforms and work with CBS News teams in the northeast! We are looking for journalists who are passionate about the future of digital journalism to help develop our daily and longer-range coverage.

Digital producers are primarily responsible for writing stories and clipping videos for the CBS New York section of CBSNews.com, our app, our YouTube channel and across emerging digital platforms.

Producers will collaborate with CBS News teams in additional northeast regions to develop digital content tailored to their audience.

Qualified candidates possess strong information gathering, writing and editing skills and are can balance breaking news with longer term enterprise reporting, working with the newsroom to deliver the best that CBS New York has to offer across digital platforms.

**Your day-to-day:**

+ React quickly to breaking news, writing, editing and publishing articles and running live blogs
+ Use a mix of editorial judgment and analytics to help shape content priorities
+ Work with the CBS New York newsroom to execute on digital content to supplement or advance TV content
+ Pitch, research and complete impactful articles for digital platforms
+ Clip high-interest video content for distribution across platforms
+ Live stream breaking news and other high-interest events on YouTube
+ Create topical longform content for YouTube
+ Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles
+ Send push alerts and write newsletters

**What you bring to the team:**

+ You have 3+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
+ You are a self-starter who is a strong writer and self-editor with a deep understanding of content framing across platforms
+ You're passionate about the advancement of journalism, continuously exploring novel and emerging digital possibilities for news organizations.
+ You're deeply familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly
+ You thrive in a team environment

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 nations #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 todays digital age.

CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 - 95,000.00.

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 Paramounts 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.

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.

You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com.

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Required Skill Profession

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