News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS Atlanta is looking for experienced news producers who want to build a news operation from the ground up. This startup will deliver the highest-quality, hyper-local news and culture-defining content in the dynamic Atlanta marketplace that serves 2.8 million TV households. Here’s your chance to design and launch content created in a next-gen newsroom and full ARVR studio. Content will be delivered across all platforms, including the brand-new CBS News Atlanta streaming channel. This is a vibrant market, and we need dynamic producers. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver, capable of communicating complex stories to our diverse audience with fresh and engaging approaches. This person will play a pivotal role in crafting content across all dayparts, ensuring it meets the highest standards of journalistic excellence.

This position will require you to work closely with our team of anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and fellow journalists to craft engaging news segments. We are looking for someone who will contribute significantly to the station's goal of growing digital-first content, staying ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Originate, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for television and digital platforms.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills to ensure the highest quality journalism.
• Demonstrate adaptability and composure in fast paced situations within the control room.
• Adopt change and innovation by producing newscasts in a state-of-the-art ARVR environment as well as by seeking new ideas and approaches to connect with our audience.
• Ensure accurate grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced.
• Entrepreneurial spirit is a must; we’re looking for fresh thinkers ready to defy limits, break boxes and redesign newsroom norms.

Basic Qualifications
• 5 years experience of broadcast or cable news.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience on INEWS/ENPS or equivalent news computer system.

Additional Qualifications
• Experience working with video editing systems.
• Familiarity with streaming platforms and a working knowledge of digital video production techniques and online content management.

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