Producer
CBS Television Stations
Baltimore, MDFull Time Job
CBS Television Stations consists of 28 CBS-owned stations in 17 major U.S. markets, as well as the stations' digital properties. The portfolio of stations includes 15 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates.
The station group's properties also include CBSN Local, a joint initiative with CBS Interactive that features direct-to-consumer streaming news services in the markets where the Company has local news organizations. CBS Television Stations' premium local content is also distributed to consumers by the group's websites and mobile applications.
Producer
WJZ-TV, Baltimore
Education:
College Degree Preferred
Duties:
*Assist fellow Producers and Managers to lead a team of Anchors, Reporters, Photographers, Editors and Writers
* Helps with daily production, content and aggressive execution of news
* Write scripts to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with all FCC requirements
* Must have strong organizational and communication skills and be willing to work overnights and weekends
* Exhibit sound judgment in formatting newscasts
* Ability to perform desktop editing
* Conceptualize ways to tell stories without video
Experience Requirements:
* 2 to 3 years of news producing experience required
* Knowledge of news content
* Must have ability to handle breaking news and use teasing skills
* Must understand how to use social media as an effective editorial and promotional tool
* Must be able to assign crews, monitor police, fire and other agencies to pursue news stories
Familiar With:
iNews news computer system; personal computer, edit equipment, Grass Valley Stratus/Edius