Producer

We are seeking an experienced producer who is not afraid to set the news agenda for the Bay Area. The ideal candidate will bring fresh ideas and approaches to presenting complex stories to a dynamic and diverse audience!

Responsibilities :

• Lead producer on weekend evening newscasts, fill-in on all weekday shows.
• Produce 30 and 60-minute evening newscasts.
• Responsible for story selection and editorial content of stories.
• Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, energy and urgency.
• Manage editing, script writing and ordering of news graphics.
• Must have the ability to lead and work with assignment editors, reporters, writers and sports producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with department guidelines and standards.
• Write all newscast teases.
• Effectively communicate with field reporters, tape editors and talent.
• Regularly monitor wires and feed sources for updated information.
• Respond promptly to breaking news.
• Use all production elements accurately, consistently and creatively.
• Exercise sound news judgment.
• Make immediate decisions, and clearly communicate in the control room.
• Position also includes some news writing. Must be able to build compelling, succinct, and clear news stories from raw material such as unedited video, reporter notes, telephone conversations, and desk notes.
• Must have experience working with video editors, providing editing instructions, and familiarity with feed services such as CBS Newspath and APTN.
• Must have complete command of accurate English grammar, write in a straightforward, active voice, conversational style.

Physical Demands :

• Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard.
• A detailed physical description is on file.

Qualifications :

• At least 3 years of experience line producing in a major market with a proven track record.
• At least 2 years of experience working for television news writing in a major market.
• Must posses excellent writing, production and management skills.
• Experience and ability to writing compelling news teases.
• Must have control room experience with live breaking news coverage.
• Newsroom computer experience iNews / Avid or equivalent system essential.
• Videotape / desktop editing experience a plus.
• Related College degree and / or equivalent preferred.

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 cbsnews.

com, 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 WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, 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, CBSNews.com, 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 CBSNews.

com 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 : $95,000.00 - 105,000.00.

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.

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