Newscast Producer
CBS News
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 1/6/2022 6:01:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, CBSN, CBSN 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, CBSN, 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 NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES for Paramount . CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount and other digital platforms. 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 network.
POSITION:
Conceive and execute daily news programs. Looking for energetic, aggressive, visual show producer/writer to bring creative, fresh ideas to a newscast!
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Must have solid news judgment and ability to support overall quality of the newscast with keen eye for detail, including spelling, fact checking, balance and fairness.
• Must be able to write and produce creative and factual news content that is compliant with news strategies. Strong tease and copy writing skills. Ability to order graphics.
• Must be knowledgeable in social media and networking; support station's social digital media strategy.
• Strong communication skills
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must be able to manage live on air and in control room decision making. Knowledge of control room automation preferred.
• Must ensure daily show production deadlines are met
• Proficient desktop editing skills required. Screen and edit from both linear and non-linear services to select relevant and engaging pictures and sound.
• Ability to shoot and edit digital media
• Must be willing to work hours as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Proven successful track record and innovative
• Ability to write and edit broadcast copy and promotions
• Ability to work under extreme deadline pressure
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Three years' experience as a newscast line producer, preferably in a top 20 market;
Bachelor's degree in journalism or similar field.
Familiarity with Chicago area, desirable