Paramount
Editorial Producer
Paramount, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
You will need to login before you can apply for a job.Seeking a hard-working, creative, and enthusiastic Editorial Producer to books guests for CBS News including: CBS Mornings, CBS Evening News, CBS News Streaming, and more!
Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
This Editorial Producer pitches new stories while developing relationships with publicists, attorneys, companies, and various figures in the news. This Producer conducts pre-interviews, and facilitates logistics on a wide variety of segments including entertainment, features, and day of air/breaking. The ideal candidate can take initiative by making calls and can demonstrate proof of performance on past news stories. This position requires sound, unbiased news judgement, persistence, organization, ability to multi-task, as well as an excellent understanding of TV newsgathering. This person must have the ability to optimally communicate internally with newsroom managers, producers in other regions, as well as externally with guests and contacts.
Skills/experience
5+ years producing experience in a professional newsroom is required.
Degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism or related field is preferred.Must have proven news judgment and experience chasing breaking news and booking entertainment figures.Detailed understanding of the broadcast newsgathering process is required.Strong research skills are required, including working with public and private records databases such as Lexis Nexis.Experience supporting newsgathering teams in the field using solid news judgment and leadership skills is a plus.Thrives in fast paced and time-critical situations.Be an excellent writer with well-developed oral communication skills, especially when working on sensitive stories.Must be able to balance and prioritize multiple news pieces with different deadlines: short, medium, and long-term.Ability to manage ongoing relationships with external contributors, news outlets and other team members.Must be willing to travel on breaking news, and able to work occasional overnight and/or weekend shifts when necessary.
The hours for this role are Sunday-Thursday, 9am to 6pm PST.
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 WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, 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: $90,000.00 - 120,000.00.
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.
https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
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.
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.
Nearest Major Market:
Los Angeles CompanyAbout Us! Paramount is committed to the power of storytelling, because Representation matters, Visibility matters, Social change matters, Investment matters, Hard truths matter and inspiration matters. To kids. To adults. To everyone around the world. We’re on a journey…together. And we’ve only just begun.Our brands have been market leaders for more than 10 years, reaching 22.9 million homes! From MTV to Nickelodeon and Comedy Central to Channel 5 our brands offer opportunities for you to unleash your potential and bring your whole self to work! Find out more! https://paramountcareers.uk/Our Values!
Optimism & Determination |
We are a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape aheadInclusivity & Collaboration |
We embrace new and divers voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manage through challengesAgility & Adaptability |
We think entrepreneurially, are resilient to change and move quickly to anticipate and create what is nextDiversity, Equality & Inclusion! |
As a company, we are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and belonging, and content that reflects, celebrates and elevates the diversity of our audiences. We recognize our responsibility to use our platforms to connect the world, create culture, mark the moments that matter to us all and make meaningful and lasting change.Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Our global
ERGs
embody the spirit of diversity and inclusion by providing a forum for employees to flourish personally and professionally while offering direct business support to all our brands. More than 50% of our workforce are members of these employee-led groups.Fusion |
Fusion aims to promote inclusion by celebrating cultural diversity in the workplace. Present in London, Fusion programming has ranged from hosting speaker sessions with positive role models to celebrating cultural awareness days. Events celebrated in the U.K. include Chinese New Year, St. George’s Day, St Patrick’s Day and Black History Month.Pride |
Pride is Paramounts’ Employee Resource Group focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees and allies. By providing a forum for ongoing open dialogue, Pride aims to enrich the professional and personal development of LGBTQ+ employees and business divisions at Paramount by promoting community, cause and culture.The Parenthood |
The ParentHood is Paramounts’ Employee Resource Group focused on working parents and families. By providing a flexible support network, open communication and practical tools and resources, the group helps members achieve professional excellence while creating a healthy work-life experience and giving back to the community.Rise |
Rise, a Paramount Employee Resource Group, provides an inclusive global community where next-generation leaders engage with ideas, executives and each other. Through providing new skills, resources and exposure we aim to activate, connect and develop early-to-mid career employees across Paramount.Women+ |
Women+ Networking Group creates a network rooted in mentorship, education, programming and philanthropic endeavours for our members. In support of Paramounts’ women and our allies, this network provides the stepping stones to achieve higher personal and professional business goals.Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
This Editorial Producer pitches new stories while developing relationships with publicists, attorneys, companies, and various figures in the news. This Producer conducts pre-interviews, and facilitates logistics on a wide variety of segments including entertainment, features, and day of air/breaking. The ideal candidate can take initiative by making calls and can demonstrate proof of performance on past news stories. This position requires sound, unbiased news judgement, persistence, organization, ability to multi-task, as well as an excellent understanding of TV newsgathering. This person must have the ability to optimally communicate internally with newsroom managers, producers in other regions, as well as externally with guests and contacts.
Skills/experience
5+ years producing experience in a professional newsroom is required.
Degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism or related field is preferred.Must have proven news judgment and experience chasing breaking news and booking entertainment figures.Detailed understanding of the broadcast newsgathering process is required.Strong research skills are required, including working with public and private records databases such as Lexis Nexis.Experience supporting newsgathering teams in the field using solid news judgment and leadership skills is a plus.Thrives in fast paced and time-critical situations.Be an excellent writer with well-developed oral communication skills, especially when working on sensitive stories.Must be able to balance and prioritize multiple news pieces with different deadlines: short, medium, and long-term.Ability to manage ongoing relationships with external contributors, news outlets and other team members.Must be willing to travel on breaking news, and able to work occasional overnight and/or weekend shifts when necessary.
The hours for this role are Sunday-Thursday, 9am to 6pm PST.
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 WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, 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: $90,000.00 - 120,000.00.
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.
https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
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.
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.
Nearest Major Market:
Los Angeles CompanyAbout Us! Paramount is committed to the power of storytelling, because Representation matters, Visibility matters, Social change matters, Investment matters, Hard truths matter and inspiration matters. To kids. To adults. To everyone around the world. We’re on a journey…together. And we’ve only just begun.Our brands have been market leaders for more than 10 years, reaching 22.9 million homes! From MTV to Nickelodeon and Comedy Central to Channel 5 our brands offer opportunities for you to unleash your potential and bring your whole self to work! Find out more! https://paramountcareers.uk/Our Values!
Optimism & Determination |
We are a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape aheadInclusivity & Collaboration |
We embrace new and divers voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manage through challengesAgility & Adaptability |
We think entrepreneurially, are resilient to change and move quickly to anticipate and create what is nextDiversity, Equality & Inclusion! |
As a company, we are committed to creating an environment of inclusion and belonging, and content that reflects, celebrates and elevates the diversity of our audiences. We recognize our responsibility to use our platforms to connect the world, create culture, mark the moments that matter to us all and make meaningful and lasting change.Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Our global
ERGs
embody the spirit of diversity and inclusion by providing a forum for employees to flourish personally and professionally while offering direct business support to all our brands. More than 50% of our workforce are members of these employee-led groups.Fusion |
Fusion aims to promote inclusion by celebrating cultural diversity in the workplace. Present in London, Fusion programming has ranged from hosting speaker sessions with positive role models to celebrating cultural awareness days. Events celebrated in the U.K. include Chinese New Year, St. George’s Day, St Patrick’s Day and Black History Month.Pride |
Pride is Paramounts’ Employee Resource Group focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees and allies. By providing a forum for ongoing open dialogue, Pride aims to enrich the professional and personal development of LGBTQ+ employees and business divisions at Paramount by promoting community, cause and culture.The Parenthood |
The ParentHood is Paramounts’ Employee Resource Group focused on working parents and families. By providing a flexible support network, open communication and practical tools and resources, the group helps members achieve professional excellence while creating a healthy work-life experience and giving back to the community.Rise |
Rise, a Paramount Employee Resource Group, provides an inclusive global community where next-generation leaders engage with ideas, executives and each other. Through providing new skills, resources and exposure we aim to activate, connect and develop early-to-mid career employees across Paramount.Women+ |
Women+ Networking Group creates a network rooted in mentorship, education, programming and philanthropic endeavours for our members. In support of Paramounts’ women and our allies, this network provides the stepping stones to achieve higher personal and professional business goals.Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.
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