Associate Producer - Long Format

This is a Full Time Job

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CBS Reports Associate Producer role will help develop story ideas, fact check, and conduct research and reporting for documentaries.

This person will work closely with our documentary producers to provide editorial information using public records, primary source material, filing FOIA requests, using LexisNexis and proficiency in other methods for research.

The Associate Producer must check facts, assertions, and omissions, and be involved in chasing sources and potential characters for stories in development.

You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced news environment, enjoy being involved in multiple projects at once, and be comfortable picking up the phone to find the best sources and characters for the story. We're looking for exceptional news judgment and an investigator's mind, as well as a creative thinker ready to help producers craft the narrative of the story. The Associate Producer will work closely with the documentary team, so a collaborative spirit is important.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed and accurate research to identify and develop story ideas
• Assist producers in identifying potential story sources and characters
• Check factual assertions in documentary episodes against primary sources
• Gather and verify facts in collaboration with producers and editors
• Work to ensure fairness and accuracy; correct contradictions and omissions in consultation with producers.
• Pull archival content as needed for documentaries in collaboration with producers and editors
• Work with Rights & Clearances team to verify permissions and use
• Exercise news judgment.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in journalism
• Candidates should have strong research-investigative skills
• Experience in database research a plus
• Solid understanding of journalism standards of attention to editorial detail
• Highly organized, with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently and remain deadline-oriented
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple projects
• Creative problem solver

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $56,000.00 - 70,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, Cal