Wga Segment Producer

This is a Full Time Job

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.

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 CBS All Access subscription service, CBS News Digital platforms including the 24/7 digital news network CBS News Streaming Network, 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? The CBS News Streaming Network is seeking a SEGMENT PRODUCER to work in its New York City Broadcast Center. All applicants will be reviewed and considered for a current or near-future opening.

Description:

Your Day-to-Day:
• Researches and produces compelling segments that include quality sound, eye-catching graphics, effective use of maps and headline-grabbing banners
• Receives assignments and guidance from Executive Producers and Line Producers to research and write questions for anchors for guest segments and exercises editorial judgment in selection of visual elements for segments
• Coordinates with anchors and correspondents to inform them on subject matter and brief them on segment
• Works closely with senior staff in control room with the ability to add to the editorial process in a breaking and live news environment
• Exercises exceptional editorial skills: Ability to recognize stories with high potential for compelling and comprehensive storytelling
• Works closely with senior staff on editorial content of show
• Pitches and shapes clear and specific segment ideas with speed and accuracy in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
• Serves as an editorial contributor in the control room during assigned segments to ensure smooth on-air production
• Has thorough knowledge of control room and exercises appropriate etiquette
• Exhibits calm demeanor in high pressure situations, including control room
• Participates in daily staff editorial and production meetings
• Works with Executive Producers, Line Producers and Producers on standards, rights and clearances and the editori