Wga Line Producer

2 weeks ago


New York, United States CBS News Full time

All applicants will be reviewed and considered for current and near-future openings.

**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:

- Work closely with the executive producer & supervising producer in a fast-paced, demanding environment, handling breaking news and news-of-day demands for a 24-hour digital news channel
- Line produce editorial news content, shape show flow and stack elements in the rundown
- Work from the control room to guide shows in and out of breaks and to navigate both live and recorded content, including helping to determine when it will run in future hours
- Partner with assignment desk and booking team to request correspondents and live interview guests
- Order informative graphics and utilize compelling video to create engaging news programs
- Distribute assignments and direct a team of writers, associate producers and digital associates to build original content as well as edit and repurpose content from broadcast and other content partners
- Write teases, headlines, opening package and readers for live programming, including story slugs and lower-third banners
- Generate story ideas for future coverage
- Assign and record swap content for automated software wheel
- Monitor and take newsworthy live events to air in the control room
- Communicate with anchors, correspondents and control room team ahead of and during live shows, exhibiting a calm and professional demeanor in high pressure situations
- Serve as a mentor to junior writers
- Coordinate with sales department to implement accurate ad loads in rundowns
- May also perform the responsibilities of content producers, producers, associate producers and digital associates, as needed

***Basic Qualifications**:

- At least five years of experience producing and writing copy for a national broadcast, cable or streaming network, or equivalent local TV news experience in a major market
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism or related field
- Fluency using ENPS is a must
- Must pass comprehensive CBS News Digital writing test
- Must be available to work all shifts — early morning, dayside, nights, weekends and holidays — sometimes on short notice or as coverage, scheduling and news events warrant, as this is a 24-hour news organization

***Additional Qualifications**:

- Command of AP style and broadcast writing with impeccable grammar and spelling
- Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage
- Superior news judgment & critical thinking skills
- Deep understanding of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices
- Detail oriented with ability to work in fast-paced environment, deal with intense deadlines and continually react to breaking news with factual programming and creative storytelling
- Deep understanding for editorial production, including control room experience, with strong writing and copy editing skills
- Broad knowledge of top stories driving the news cycle, including political news, and a knack for identifying lesser-known angles that resonate with audiences
- Strong communication skills and ability to train and advise associate producers, production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy

This is a position covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the WGA-E.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $98,000.00 - 120,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.


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