Supervising Producer, Weekend Show / Breaking News & Special Events

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities

CBS News 24/7 is looking for a dynamic, innovative, and proactive producer that will be responsible for putting together a daily news block for our new weekend streaming show. The candidate will be required to work with the anchor and team in the control room to write and produce the most up to date stories of the day/week. The applicant will also be tasked with ensuring the program airs flawlessly. This individual will collaborate with the special events team to manage breaking news coverage during weekends, oversee video and graphic elements, and prepare the anchor and correspondents for streaming special reports. They must be a decisive multi-tasker who possesses strong journalistic judgment and the ability to remain calm in a high-pressure control room setting. They also must be willing to deal with a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• Create a comprehensive and visually compelling news block for the top of show.
• Collaborate with newsgathering and other partners to curate material during the week for the non-news of day blocks of the show.
• Produce the show from the control room, navigating both live and recorded content.
• Prepare the rundown managing copy and the production of video and graphic elements.
• Communicate with anchors and control room team clearly and effectively.
• Collaborate with special events team on breaking news coverage.
• Oversee editorial and creative content for breaking news and special reports during weekends.
• Coordinate graphics, writing, and all other editorial and production elements for special reports.
• Apply strong editorial judgment with comprehensive knowledge of national and international news.

Basic Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience of newsroom experience, ideally including writing copy for national broadcast, streaming, cable news organizations, or major local markets.
• Bachelor's degree preferably in journalism and/or related field.
• Control room experience for a network, streaming or cable news program.
• Experience leading and managing newsroom operations, using extensive experience to drive editorial strategy, ensure high-quality content, and mentor journalistic talent.
• Strong verbal communication skills and excellent writing skills: Accuracy, style, structure, and grammar.

Additional Qualifications:
• Possess strong news judgment and experience with breaking news.
• Proven ability to excel in fast-paced and time-critical situations.
• A self-starter that is able to enterprise ideas independently.
• Knowledge of ENPS is preferred.
• Willing to work weekends and flexible hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 130,000.00.

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. This position is bonus eligible.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r77vx9-18-117-77-51-42 in your application.