Desk Assistant
CBS News
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 1/10/2023 9:00:00 AM PST
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CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount , all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount . The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
Salary: $15.68 - $20.40 / per hour
WCBS-TV / WLNY-TV currently has an opening for a Freelance Desk Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
To assist assignment editors, reporters, and producers in daily news coverage.
We’re looking for candidates who are digitally savvy, can multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, and can demonstrate a passion for news and telling compelling news stories.
Ability to handle incoming calls and emails to news desk.
Work closely with assignment editors and help support reporters, writers, and producers with news research, social media, and making phone calls
Meeting deadlines in high stress breaking news situations.
Required and Preferred:
Successful candidates must have a passion for local news and must be interested in learning how to identify and tell compelling stories
Must be a polished professional with excellent communication skills and phone skills
Bachelor’s Degree required
Successful candidates will be expected to have a skill for working under pressure with attention to detail in a deadline environment
We are a newsroom that operates 24/7 - hours include weekend, holidays, late night and early morning.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $15.68 - 20.24.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. [[cust_payTransSTIP]] [[cust_payTransSalesInc]]
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