Associate Producer, Special Events

This is a Full Time Job

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CBS News is looking for a dynamic, innovative, and initiative-taking Associate Producer that will be tasked with helping assemble a daily news block for our overnight broadcast!

This person will work with the anchor and team in the control room to help assist in producing the most up-to-date stories of the evening and early morning. They will also assist the supervising producer with line producing the show, making sure the program airs flawlessly. The Associate Producer will work with the special events team and be tasked with breaking news coverage during the overnight, helping to oversee video and graphic elements and prepare the anchor and correspondents for special reports. They must be a steadfast multi-tasker who possesses solid journalistic judgment and the ability to remain calm in a high-pressure control room setting.

Responsibilities:
• Create a comprehensive and visually compelling news block for the top of the show.
• Assist the producer in the control room, navigating both live and recorded content.
• Prepare the rundown, managing copy and the production of video and graphic elements.
• Communicate with the control room team clearly and proficiently.
• Collaborate with the special events team on breaking news coverage.
• Responsible for editorial and creative content for breaking news and special reports overnight.
• Coordinate graphics and all other editorial and production elements for special reports.
• Must have proficient editorial judgment with comprehensive knowledge of national and international news.

Qualifications:
• 2 years producing experience in a professional newsroom.
• Control room experience for a network, streaming or cable news program is a plus.
• Must have robust news judgment and experience with breaking news.
• Thrives in high-pressure and time-critical situations.
• A self-starter that is also able to take direction from producers and senior producers.
• Must be willing to work Sunday through Thursday, 7:30 PM–3:30 AM and deal with a flexible schedule.

What We Offer:
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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