Multi Skilled Journalist
CBS News
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 7/7/2022 12:09:00 PM 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.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Gather information about news stories, shoot, edit, and deliver information on-line and on-air.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Enterprise content that is compliant with news strategies
• Ability to accurately and creatively report daily news and breaking news
• Report live and on-tape â€'' scripted and unscripted
• Work closely with digital content director and managing editor to create compelling content
• Write copy and order graphics
• Must be able to function as MMJ, report, write, shoot and edit stories
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute actionable enterprise content
• Ensure that all daily show production deadlines are met
• Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics
• Prepare copy for use on-line, social/digital media and on radio
• Other duties, as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Results-Oriented and Innovative
• Ability to write and edit broadcast copy that is compliant with news strategies
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Appear comfortable on camera; receive feedback and adjust performance accordingly
• Experience with non-linear shooting and editing, a plus
• Knowledge of use of social media a must and ability to execute station’s social media strategy and efforts
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Five years’ experience as a general assignment reporter, preferably in a top 20 market
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field.
• Familiarity with Chicago area, strongly preferred.