Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

CBS News and Stations is looking for a passionate, energetic, multi-skilled Reporter to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be an ethical journalist whose reporting goes deeper than the headlines to offer
context and insight on issues of importance in Middle America and will be based in cities across the
country. The Reporter should be creative and dedicated full-time with impeccable news judgment,
strong storytelling abilities, passionate about local and national news, and solid on-camera delivery.
The Reporter should be passionate about owning the story from cradle to grave, including producing,
writing, shooting, and editing. The selected candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to possess
excellent interpersonal skills, willingness to work collaboratively, a strong work ethic, and
enthusiasm for news and storytelling.

Cities Include:
Tampa, FL
Columbus, OH
Des Moines, IA
St. Louis, MO
San Antonio, TX
Phoenix, AZ
Portland, OR

Responsibilities:
Report on air for all platforms of CBS News Network and Stations, including live shots in the
field and in-studio debriefs
Pitch stories reflective of the community
Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air, features, ensuring all pictures and sound are of the
highest quality and accurately recorded
Develop sources, break news, and advance stories that can be turned quickly
Establish and maintain relationships/sources within the community
Quickly gather and verify its accuracy, disseminating critical information for air
Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers
Support Correspondents and Bureaus as needed
Collaborate in the field to capture necessary story elements
Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership
Appropriately represent CBS News and Stations in public settings including social media
Qualifications:
• 5 years of reporting experience at a news organization with proven experience in the field, managing
story development
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism and/or a related field
• Proven track record of shooting, writing, and editing visually compelling stories seeking diverse perspectives
• Ability to deliver the news accurately and concisely
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities under tight deadlines
• Ability to take on assignments that vary from extreme weather to environments including areas of
social unrest, protests, etc..
• Ability to work long hours as news dictates, which could include working on regular days off,
weekends and overnight, with short notice
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to listen and receive
feedback
• Proficiency at shooting with a prosumer-style camera (latest equipment), capturing clean audio
using hardwired and wireless microphones, and setting up basic lighting
• Must be open to regular travel
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability and willingness to drive

This position is covered by SAG-AFTRA.

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