Investigative Producer
CBS News
Philadelphia, PAThis was removed by the employer on 11/23/2022 9:59:00 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.
CBS News is seeking an Investigative Producer to generate content in a dynamic environment. We are seeking an expert investigative journalist -- a creative producer with a wide range of contacts and sources who can develop tips into deeply reported and detailed stories for all platforms. The Producer's primary focus will be identifying and generating original segments of local importance to the Philadelphia market with compelling storytelling and innovative, multiplatform delivery. They will develop specialties and gain access to under-reported communities to tell stories that have otherwise remained unexplored.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop, research and produce investigative topics with consistent frequency and impact for the newscasts, specials, streams, websites and apps of CBS Philadelphia.
• Work closely and collaboratively with correspondents and anchors in writing and presenting segments that engage our audiences. The Producer will work with ease in both the field and the edit room.
• Cultivate sources, land sought-after interviews, and navigate open records laws, including FOIA. Seek out collaborations with CBS News affiliates and Paramount audio and documentary partners.
• Urgently develop and carry out investigative angles to elevate breaking news coverage for day-of air.
• Work closely with editorial leadership, journalists and legal counsel in crafting accurate, well-documented, compelling stories.
• Communicate frequently and optimally with respect and candor, and maintain highly collaborative, productive working environments and relationships with organizational team members.
• Represent company professionally at all times in public interactions.
• Must be willing to work an unpredictable and adaptable schedule as the story warrants.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• 5 years' experience as an investigative producer or similar role in a medium to large market.
• Portfolio of investigative content that led to accountability, change and broad recognition, as well as audience growth and brand definition.
• Excellent editorial, reportorial, organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Video editing skills preferred.