Producer Job at ViacomCBS in Denver

Overview

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re 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.

Overview and Responsibilities: CBS News Colorado is seeking a Morning News Producer with a passion for breaking news and serving the community.

A smart and self-starter mentality will ensure success in working with the newsroom for our around-the-clock news product.

We’re looking for a creative producer, not just a show stacker! We’re looking for a teammate with great people skills, a desire to learn, and the ability to implement the station’s community journalism and breaking news mission for a newscast.

We hope this candidate will grow with us as we are Covering Colorado First.

Responsibilities

• Excellent broadcast writing skills, including teases
• Ability to understand community news pieces, how they impact viewers, and how to best communicate that in words and visuals
• Able to use and manage multiple resources to produce a compelling show, including video, sound, graphics, multiple studio standup locations, possibly using multiple live reporters
• Ability to multitask and manage a show under pressure in and out of the control room, provide leadership and communicate with all the newscast staff
• A history of managing deadlines
• Writes headlines and edits video for live broadcasts
• Creates content with new stories throughout the shift with available elements and resources

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years’ production or content management experience in Cable, Broadcast, or Digital
• Familiar with Avid editing systems and iNews
• Available for overnights, early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Qualifications

• Time management skills and works well in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
• Must feel comfortable in a fast-paced control room
• Need to be knowledgeable about current events affecting Denver communities
• Strong writing skills, accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail is a must

The CBS News and Stations organization 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 programs such as 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS MORNINGS, CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, and CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, among others.

CBS News Streaming Network is a 24/7 anchored streaming service available across platforms.

CBS News and Stations provides news and information for CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount+, and related platforms.

CBS News Streaming Network has broad reach and is dedicated to high-quality journalism.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 65,000.00.

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.

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