Assignment Editor
Paramount
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 4/16/2024 4:33:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
WCBS-TV, the #1 station in the Paramount portfolio of television stations, is seeking a phenomenal, driven, and a great teammate to develop stories for all of our platforms. This person must be passionate about covering breaking news and enterprising stories that set the standard for local news coverage.
Core Responsibilities:
• Aggressively respond to breaking news by monitoring scanners, social media and other tools
• Communicate and manage updates to the daily editorial plan with reporters, crews and the newsroom
• Assign station resources to cover stories, including dispatching reporters, photographers and the chopper, as appropriate
• Contribute to daily editorial meetings by pitching stories
• Must be able to handle logistics under intense deadlines
• Develop sources with local and state agencies and community organizations
• Leverage social media to spot trends/problems that may indicate the need for coverage
Requirements:
• Prior experience as an assignment editor is required
• Must have knowledge of the tri-state area
• Must be curious and willing to learn new skills
• Must be willing to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends
• Proven track record of being organized and capable of juggling multiple tasks
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: $99,788.00 - 110,000.00.
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.