Wga Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

CBS Interactive, a division of Paramount, is the world’s largest publisher of premium digital content and a perennial top 10 Internet company. CBS Interactive’s brands span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports and news. Properties include the websites, apps and streaming services of the CBS Television Network such as the Paramount , CBS News Digital platforms including the 24/7 digital news network CBS News, and CBS Sports Digital brands including the 24-hour streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ. Follow CBS Interactive on Twitter and Facebook Interested in joining the team? We have an ongoing hiring need for associate producers in New York City and are continuously reviewing applicants who have a basic understanding of a news control room and have a passion for news. All applicants will be reviewed and considered for a current or near-future opening.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY:

• Anticipates the needs of the newsroom during breaking news.

• Commands fundamental knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture.

• Takes direction in fast-paced situations.

• Receives assignment and guidance from Executive Producer or Line Producer to research and write questions for anchors for guest segments, and exercises editorial judgment in selection of elements for segments.

• Writes copy for anchor and reporter voices for live segments/readers as well as writing for headlines and captions and feature and news packages.

• Works with editors to turn around pre-taped segments.

• Pitches and executes stories and special and feature segments.

• Edits VO/VO SOTs at the direction of the senior production team.

• Supports in production of special shows and projects as needed.

• Orders graphics and writes banners for assigned news-related stories and segments.

• Pulls specific video and soundbites.

• Coordinates video, graphics and soundbites with the control room team during segments.

• Communicates with anchors and correspondents on segments.

• Works with Digital Line Producers and editors to clean up and update segments after they air.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum 5 years working in broadcast journalism.

• 3 years experience writing copy for network