Multi-Skilled Journalist

Job Description

CBS Chicago is looking for a dynamic Multi-Skilled Journalist (per diem) to join our team. The MSJ will capture information about news content, shoot, edit, and deliver information on-line and on-air.

Primary Accountabilities:
- Build enterprise content that is aligned with news strategies
- Ability to accurately and creatively report daily news and breaking news
- Report live and on-tape – scripted and unscripted
- Work closely with digital content director and managing editor to build compelling content
- Write copy and order graphics
- Function as a MSJ, report, write, shoot and edit content
- Participate in editorial meetings, supply meaningful enterprise content
- Ensure that all daily show production deadlines are met
- Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness and ethics
- Prepare copy for use on-line, social/digital media and on radio
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Other duties, as assigned.

Strengths you'll need:
- Results-Oriented and Innovative
- Proven ability to write and edit broadcast copy that is aligned with news strategies
- Ability to work within tight deadlines.
- Appear comfortable on camera; receive feedback and adjust performance accordingly
- Experience with non-linear shooting and editing, a plus
- Knowledge of use of social media required. The ability to execute station's social media strategy and efforts is necessary.
- Willingness and availability to work independently on a varying schedule that includes evenings, weekends and holiday.

Preferred education and experience requirements:
- Five years' experience as a general assignment reporter, preferably in a top 20 market
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or similar field.
- Familiarity with Chicago area, strongly preferred.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzw1n1-13-58-188-166-42 in your application.