News Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Overview & Responsibilities:

CBS News 24/7, the network’s flagship national streaming news service, is looking for a seasoned Producer to help shape the editorial vision of our live national newscast. This role is central to upholding our 24/7 commitment – delivering urgent breaking news, high impact storytelling, on the ground reporting, and a transparent look at how the news comes together. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment and embraces innovative tools that deepen context, clarity, and accuracy for our audience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Develop, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for a national audience.
• Collaborate with national assignment editors, reporters, writers, and executive producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with CBS guidelines and standards.
• Lead in the control room with calm, confidence, and adaptability, especially during breaking news and high-pressure moments.
• Oversee editing, script writing and creation of news graphics.
• Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, power and urgency.
• Uphold impeccable grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced while ensuring active, conversational style writing.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.

Basic Qualifications
• 5 years of broadcast or cable news experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong journalism foundation and proven television production background, including news judgment, rundown management, and concise broadcast writing.
• Prior live control room experience, including serving as a Line Producer.

This position will be covered under the WGAE streaming agreement and is based in SF

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