Broadcast Associate

This is a Full Time Job

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The CBS Weekend News Broadcast Associate is an entry-level journalism position which supports all members of the broadcast while providing excellent opportunities to learn the basics of reporting and production at a major network news operation. This role is for both the CBS Evening News and CBS Weekend News.

The ideal candidate is a team player who has excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational skills, is detail oriented and has a passion for current events. The role requires keeping a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

Work Schedule:
• Wednesday – Sunday: 10AM – 7PM
• Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays will be focused on CBS EVENING NEWS’ activity
• Saturdays and Sundays will be CBS WEEKEND NEWS’ activity

Onsite Role: This position requires in-person, 5 days/week, attendance at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City OR our Washington Bureau in D.C.

Responsibilities:
• Assist producers in various capacities (transcribe tape, retrieve archive tape, feed tape, research stories, clear video/photos for air).
• Perform administrative, operational, and editorial tasks as directed by the Executive Producer of Weekend News and Senior Director of CBS News Operations.
• Produce voiceovers, SOTs and teases for a Weekend News’ broadcast, including gathering and coordinating incoming video.
• Set up logistics for Zoom interviews and log interviews for producers.
• Potential to field-produce coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
• Attend daily editorial meetings and pitch stories that demonstrate a sound news judgment.
• Prepare daily Rights Manager file (Details of all outside footage/photos used in the night’s broadcast).
• Compile weekly social statistics for Weekend News postings on all social media.
• Search CBS News affiliate postings weekly for Weekend Journal pitches.

Qualifications:
• College degree preferred.
• Internship or comparable proven experience working on a news broadcast.
• Prior work in a newsroom setting is preferred.
• Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
• Ability/willingness to work weekends (Wednesday through Sunday schedule), overtime, and holidays - often with short notice.