Reporter / Multi-Skilled Journalist

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WBZ-TV in Boston is seeking a creative, energetic, and experienced Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist for TV and all digital platforms. We want someone who brings creative story ideas to the table, cultivates sources, owns social media, is passionate about local news, and can connect with our audiences. Candidates must be able to shoot and edit high-quality videos to tell appealing stories to our broadcast and streaming audiences and users on our vibrant digital platforms. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Shoot, write, edit & report news stories for WBZ-TV. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments.
- Perform high-energy, engaging live shots as assigned.
- Consistently develop and implement enterprise stories. 
- Regularly supply news content to the station's social media and digital platforms 
- Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness, and ethics.
- Ensure meeting all daily production deadlines.
- Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
- Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer.
-  Key collaborator with a team of managers.
- Other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- 5+ years reporting experience at a news organization with proven experience in the field, managing story development.
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a similar field preferred.
- Proven experience shooting and editing with small or mid-sized professional video cameras used in multi-skilled reporting.
- Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast, streaming and the web; experience writing for the web required.
- Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Avid Media Composer editing preferred.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends.
- Must be willing to join SAG/AFTRA Union.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and , under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  , CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $$125,000 - $130,000. 

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.   

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• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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