Investigative Multiskilled Producer
CBS Television Stations
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Put your creative , visual stamp on investigative stories seen in major markets across the nation . CBS Television Stations is seeking an Investigative Multiskilled Producer whose primary focus is creating impactful investigative stories of national relevance that are localized for multiple markets, with compelling storytelling and innovative, multiplatform delivery.  The multiskilled producer will be part of the CB S Innovation Lab, which serves CBS News and Stations , and experiments with next-generation storytelling .
Primary Responsibilities:
• Help to ideate, research, and create stories with consistent frequency and impact for the newscasts, specials, streams, websites and apps of CBS News and Stations.
• Assist with vet ting tips and story ideas to identify and prioritize original, timely and topical stories with broad value to the audience.
• Urgently develop and execute investigative angles to elevate breaking news coverage.
• Efficiently maximize newsgathering and investigative tactics to obtain information and story elements, such as developing relationships, cultivating sources, strategically landing interviews, navigating open records laws, and using computer-assisted reporting techniques.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with respect and candor, and maintain highly collaborative, productive working environments and relationships with management and news personnel.  Always represent company professionally in public interactions.
• Work closely with management, producers, and legal counsel in creating accurate , well-documented, bulletproof stories.
• Shoot and edit video, photographs and other visuals as needed , and collaborate with photographers , editors, and graphic artists to create packages, story elements and longform content for multiplatform reporting and marketing.
• Organize, archive, and ensure safekeeping of video assets . Facilitate sharing of video between story collaborators, stations, and network.
• Maintain all company-issued techn ology, equipment and vehicles , and initiate troubleshooting/repairs with urgency.
• Shoot and edit from various locations as needed for the gathering and presentation of stories . Assists in researching and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Must be willing to work an unpredictable and flexible schedule as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• 5 years’ experience as investigative producer or similar position in a medium to large market.
• Track record of creating specialty/branded/investigative content that leads to accountability, change and broad recognition, as well as audience growth and brand definition.
• Photography ski lls preferred, including command of video edit ing software Adobe Premiere Pro or similar .
• Working knowledge of file-based video transfer software and bonded cellular transmit units such as LiveU or similar .
• Advanced technical troubleshooting skills required .
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more) as well as carry necessary equipment (tripod, lights, microphones, etc.).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Journalism or related degree preferred.
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