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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.
Open Position: Staff Writer
Department: KPIX TV News
Reports To: Executive Producer/News Director
Overview & Responsibilities:
• Write compelling, succinct, clear news scripts under tight deadlines for broadcast and digital platforms
• Write stories according to station policies, editorial style and rundown
• Research and evaluate news stories and sources
• Video editing of news stories using Edius/Grass Valley system
• Assist in the producing of news segments and breaking news special reports
• Exercise sound news judgment and comply with KPIX News editorial standards
Basic Qualifications:
• At least 2 years of television news writing
• Experience on INEWS/ENPS or equivalent news computer system
• Related College degree and/or equivalent preferred
Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to create clear, compelling, succinct news stories from raw materials including: unedited video, reporter notes, desk notes, telephone interviews, wire copy
• Writing style that is straightforward uses active voice and is conversational
• Keen eye for detail including, spelling, fact checking, balance and fairness
• Must be able to work in a team atmosphere and incorporate editorial feedback
• Experience working with video editing systems
• Familiarity with news feed services CNN Newsource & CBS Newspath
• Must possess excellent production and management skills
• Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to breaking news!