Demo

Sr. Digital Producer Job at CBS Television Stations in Chicago

CBS Television Stations
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

CBS Chicago is looking for a senior digital producer to help steer their coverage across platforms. This role is responsible for coordinating digital breaking news coverage in-market, writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, managing four digital producers, and completing growth initiatives across platforms.

We are looking for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, factual copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Your day-to-day :

  • Manage four digital producers.
  • Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS News and CBS Chicago standards.
  • React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs.
  • Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms, writing compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions.
  • Manage the CBS Chicago homepage to present the best of the journalism we produce.
  • Work with reporters and producers to publish coverage on our website.
  • Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles.
  • Track content performance and share content insights across CBS Chicago to help inform story selection across platforms.
  • Send push alerts on breaking news, weather and other high-interest stories.

What you bring to the team :

  • You have 5 years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops.
  • You are a skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline.
  • You have a deep understanding of SEO strategies and an ability to frame content in an engaging way for a digital audience.
  • You're deeply familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly.
  • You thrive in a collaborative team environment.
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Hiring Salary Range : $90,000 - 100,000.

    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.

    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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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.

    J-18808-Ljbffr

    Salary : $90,000 - $100,000

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Sr. Digital Producer Job at CBS Television Stations in Chicago?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sr. Digital Producer Job at CBS Television Stations in Chicago career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $97,007 - $125,525
    Income Estimation: 
    $106,904 - $147,717
    Income Estimation: 
    $97,007 - $125,525
    Income Estimation: 
    $106,904 - $147,717
    Income Estimation: 
    $63,083 - $75,740
    Income Estimation: 
    $80,838 - $111,163
    Income Estimation: 
    $57,496 - $75,757
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,850 - $89,268
    Income Estimation: 
    $67,850 - $89,268
    Income Estimation: 
    $101,074 - $145,513
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at CBS Television Stations

    CBS Television Stations
    Hired Organization Address Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
    CBS Television KDKA Pittsburgh is looking for a passionate person who loves to tell a story. A story that has impact to ...
    CBS Television Stations
    Hired Organization Address New York, NY Full Time
    OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES: CBS New York, the #1 television station owned by Paramount Global, is seeking an experien...
    CBS Television Stations
    Hired Organization Address West Sacramento, CA Full Time
    CBS Sacramento is seeking a full-time multimedia journalist who will be based in El Dorado County and embrace our Commun...
    CBS Television Stations
    Hired Organization Address Denver, CO Full Time
    CBS Colorado/KCNC-TV has an immediate opening for an expert Maintenance Technician to maintain, repair, and install tech...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sr. Digital Producer Job at CBS Television Stations in Chicago jobs in the Chicago, IL area that may be a better fit.

    Executive Producer/Digital Content

    Fox Television Stations, Chicago, IL

    Newswriter/Producer

    CBS News and Stations, Chicago, IL

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!