Freelance WGA Producer

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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.

CBS News 24/7, the network’s flagship national streaming news service, is looking for a seasoned Producer to help shape the editorial vision of our live national newscast. This role is central to upholding our 24/7 commitment — delivering urgent breaking news, high impact storytelling, on the ground reporting, and a transparent look at how the news comes together. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment and embraces innovative tools that deepen context, clarity, and accuracy for our audience.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Develop, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for a national audience.
• Collaborate with national assignment editors, reporters, writers, and executive producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with CBS guidelines and standards.
• Lead in the control room with calm, confidence, and adaptability, especially during breaking news and high-pressure moments.
• Oversee editing, script writing and creation of news graphics.
• Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, power and urgency.
• Uphold impeccable grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced while ensuring active, conversational style writing.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of broadcast or cable news experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong journalism foundation and proven television production background, including news judgment, rundown management, and concise broadcast writing.
• Prior live control room experience, including serving as a Line Producer.

This position will be covered under the WGAE streaming agreement and is based at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $102,035 - 102,035.

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.

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.

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