What are the responsibilities and job description for the Producer position at CBS News and Stations?
Overview and Responsibilities:
WFOR-TV, the CBS-owned and operated television station in Miami, is seeking a bold and innovative newscast producer who excels at crafting significant newscasts. We are looking for someone who is driven, creative, a team player, and possesses impeccable news judgment and ethics.
The ideal candidate will manage nightly newscast production, excel at winning big stories, and effectively showcase content and talent. Responsibilities include crafting visually compelling, balanced, and well-paced newscasts. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a newsroom leader.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
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. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
WFOR-TV, the CBS-owned and operated television station in Miami, is seeking a bold and innovative newscast producer who excels at crafting significant newscasts. We are looking for someone who is driven, creative, a team player, and possesses impeccable news judgment and ethics.
The ideal candidate will manage nightly newscast production, excel at winning big stories, and effectively showcase content and talent. Responsibilities include crafting visually compelling, balanced, and well-paced newscasts. The successful candidate will have a proven track record as a newsroom leader.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Build an engaging newscast that feels comprehensive while simultaneously crafting moments for news anchors to show command of the information.
- Write conversational, balanced copy that provides the appropriate depth and context.
- React quickly to breaking news and weather.
- Actively participate in editorial meetings and pitch stories regularly.
- Stay organized while managing time, people and other resources.
- Cultivate partnership and collaboration through strong communication skills.
- Edit pacers for newscast from desktop computer.
- Works well under deadlines.
- Exhibit confidence in the control room.
- Ensure accurate grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced.
- Incorporate digital elements into newscasts in a significant way.
- 5 years of producing newscasts in a medium to large market.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- Experience on INEWS or equivalent news computer system, experience working with video editing systems.
- Must exhibit deep understanding of journalistic principals and ethics.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overnight, weekends and holidays.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
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. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
