Sr. Producer - CBS Evening News - Dc Bureau

This is a Full Time Job

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SENIOR PRODUCER, CBS EVENING NEWS

The Senior Producer, based in Washington D.C., will work closely with the CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor to develop stories and execute bookings for the broadcast. The Senior Producer will be a key member of the Washington, D.C. broadcast leadership team. They will also interface with all CBS News platforms in matters pertaining to the anchor’s stories, including CBS Mornings, 60 Minutes, CBS Sunday Morning and CBS News Special Events.

Job Duties:

• Spearhead anchor’s interviews with newsmakers and coverage of major stories.

• Drive story development opportunities that meet broadcast objectives including breaking news, impactful investigations, innovative storytelling, and rich reporting.

• Manage editorial and production process from pitch, to planning, to execution and delivery in a multi-platform environment.

• Supervise day-of-air scripts and stories for the broadcast as needed.

• Lead editorial direction for fast-moving news stories when the anchor travels for breaking news, either from home base (Washington, D.C. Bureau) or in the field depending on the broadcast’s needs.

• Liaise with communications, marketing, affiliate, and digital teams to promote stories and reporting.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of journalism experience, at a broadcast network, cable or digital news company

• Outstanding journalistic judgment

• Able to work effectively and professionally in deadline driven environment

• Excellent command of legal and journalism standards process

• Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects and tasks.

• Attention to detail and thoroughness is a must.

• Proven track record of team management with positive culture

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news warrants

• Must be able to travel on short notice as news warrants.

• Must have a valid passport.