Coordinating Producer

This is a Full Time Job

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CBS News is looking for a Coordinating Producer to manage the White House unit's coverage, including schedules and long-term field assignments. The role requires travel and collaboration with senior management to produce segments for CBS News platforms.

• Years of Experience Required: 10 years of TV journalism experience (120 months)
• Salary: $140,000 - $165,000
• Required Experience: 10 years working at a news organization, reporting in the field and newsroom.
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Management experience, College Degree in broadcast journalism, history, or political science (preferred).
• Workplace Requirements: Location not mentioned, some travel expected (domestic and international), ability to work long hours, including weekends and overnights.
• Education Requirements: Required: Not mentioned; Preferred: College Degree in broadcast journalism, history, or political science.
• Hard Skills Required: Reporting and writing, editorial leadership, schedule management, field reporting, producing for news platforms.
• Soft Skills Required: Multitasking, interpersonal communication, collaboration, initiative, leadership, work ethic, enthusiasm for news.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, PTO.

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CBS News
Coordinating Producer, White House Unit
Location: Not mentioned

CBS News is seeking a Coordinating Producer for its White House unit with strong editorial, logistical, and communication skills. The candidate will organize editorial coverage across the beat, manage schedules for correspondents and producers, plan long-term field assignments for domestic and foreign trips, and collaborate with senior management. The Coordinating Producer will also travel, gather news, and produce segments for CBS News platforms when needed.

Responsibilities:
• Lead a team of 3-4 correspondents and 7-8 producers/reporters.
• Provide consistent editorial leadership and direction for team members.
• Organize and clearly communicate daily schedules and assignments.
• Plan unilateral coverage of foreign and domestic travel.
• Coordinate with bureau management on long-term goals.
• Write, produce, and file reports for CBS News platforms.
• Some travel expected based on unit needs.
• Appropriately represent CBS News in public settings, including social media.

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum of 10 years of experience working at a news organization, with proven field and newsroom reporting experience.
• Management experience is a bonus.
• College Degree in broadcast journalism, history, or political science preferred.
• Strong adherence to journalistic standards with exceptional reporting and writing skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and overnights on short notice.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally with short notice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Hiring Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and paid time off.