Associate Producer

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:New York, NY, US, 10019 Washington, DC, US, 20036ProductionNew YorkFull-TimeOn-SiteCBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell and CBS Weekend News is seeking a hard-working, ambitious, and creative Associate Producer to work on the weekday and weekend broadcasts. This is a shared position between the weekday Evening News and Weekend Evening News broadcasts and weekend work is a core requirement.This candidate must have strong writing, editing, and research skills. Proven editorial judgement is essential. This person is curious, composed and constantly looking for ways to innovate while possessing a relentless attention to detail.The Associate Producer role is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the broadcast. This person will work closely with producers, correspondents, assignment desk and crews to gather news elements used to produce stories. The ideal candidate must be able to identify potential stories, vet them and be able to produce them through edit. During the week this candidate will also be used for back filling in key roles including producing graphics, storybars/banners and headlines/open.Snapshot of responsibilities Pitch, write, produce and edit original stories and elements for our broadcast & social platformsAssist producers and correspondents in capturing elements, ordering graphics and editing packages and vosIdentify video restrictions and clearance issuesProduce broadcast’s headlines, VO’s and teases working closely with an editorCollect video and identify soundbites from feeds and other sourcesExercise editorial judgement in selection of contentAssist senior producers with control room dutiesCoordinate feeds and newsgathering, as neededRequirements Previous experience in TV News Strong editorial judgementExcellent writing skillsAbility to multi-task and execute quickly in a deadline driven environmentUnderstanding of newsgathering through multiple platformsMust remain calm in breaking news and fast paced situationsMust be willing to work every weekend, holidays - and other shifts, as needed.Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and be willing to drive if neededMust be willing to work at the CBS Broadcast Center, at a minimum on show days.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.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 INFORMATIONHiring Salary Range: $64,000.00 - 68,000.00.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.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.

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ManhattanNearest Secondary Market:

New York City

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