Story Coordinator (Project Based)

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About Inside Edition:

Inside Edition is television's longest-running, top-rated, and most-honored syndicated newsmagazine. It is a daily, half-hour, nationally syndicated show that focuses on national issues, medical, health, human interest, animal stories, and backstage reports from the entertainment industry. The program also offers exclusive newsmaker interviews and investigative reports.

Overview:

Inside Edition is looking for a story coordinator for its award-winning TV news program. The position is an exemplary opportunity for someone who is committed to consumer, investigative, entertainment, and features reporting and is looking for an entry-level job with strong growth potential. This position is full-time, non-staff, with a staffing opportunity. Story Coordinators work closely with producers to find and coordinate all aspects of TV news segments. Candidates must have exemplary research, phone, and people skills. Duties involve securing interviews and gathering information, doing background research utilizing public records, and conducting pre-interviews.

This is a full-time position. The salary range is $45,000-$55,000 annually, with overtime eligibility.

Basic Qualifications:

• Some prior reporting experience in television or print.

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter.

• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

• A passion for local and national news.

• Proficient in technology and social media.

• Able to travel and work nights/weekends as necessary.

Additional Qualifications:

• B.S or B.A. Degree or equivalent.

• Booking experience in television or media.

• A working knowledge of government, courts, law enforcement, and FOIA.

CBS Media Ventures is the preeminent company in television syndication. CMV produces or distributes popular, critically acclaimed hits including “Dr. Phil,” “Judge Judy,” “Entertainment Tonight,” “Wheel of Fortune,” “Jeopardy!,” “Inside Edition,” “Rachael Ray” and “The Drew Barrymore Show.”

The division also handles national barter advertising sales for Debmar-Mercury's and Fox's first-run syndicated programming, and operates Dabl, a multiplatform, advertiser-supported lifestyle network (). CMV is part of CBS Entertainment Group and a division of Paramount Global.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• 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.
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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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