Broadcast Associate
CBS News
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/16/2021 8:59:00 AM PST
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CBS News is the news and information division of CBS, dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. Headquartered in the famed CBS Broadcast Center in New York, CBS News has bureaus across the globe and produces influential, critically acclaimed programs providing original reporting, interviews, investigations, analysis and breaking news 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
CBS News provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSN, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and CBS Mobile. CBS News is home to the nation's #1 news program, ''60 MINUTES,'' ''CBSN,'' the 24/7 digital streaming news network, and the award-winning broadcasts ''CBS THIS MORNING,'' co-hosted by Gayle King, Anthony Mason and Tony Dokoupil, the ''CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL,'' ''CBS SUNDAY MORNING, ''48 HOURS,'' ''CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY,'' and ''FACE THE NATION.''
The CBS Evening News Broadcast Associate is an entry-level position which supports all members of the broadcast. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional organizational skills, is detail-oriented, and has the ability to both multi-task and keep a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
- General news desk duties (answer telephones, screen viewer mail/email, receive and distribute mail for entire staff, various administrative assignments).
- Assist producers in various capacities (transcribe tape, retrieve archive tape, research stories).
- Set up logistics for Zoom interviews and log interviews for producers.
- Attend twice daily rundown meetings (morning and afternoon) and pitch stories at morning staff meeting.
- Prepare nightly opposition log (detailing content of CBS broadcast which is later inputted into larger log detailing competitor's broadcasts).
- Complete daily ''Rights Manager'' file which details all outside footage/photos used in prior night's broadcast.
- Assist Producers in all bureaus as needed (feeding tape, etc).
Qualifications:
- Internship or comparable experience working on a news broadcast.
- College degree desired.
- Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
- Able to work flexible schedules, including holidays, weekend, and nights.