Paramount Pictures-posted 9 months ago
$65,000 - $75,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Washington, DC
Broadcasting and Content Providers

The Central Booking team is seeking a competitive Associate Editorial Producer to book guests for coverage across the news division for CBS News 24/7 Streaming including Evening News +, CBS Mornings Plus as well as CBS News broadcast shows! This Associate Editorial Producer pitches and pursues breaking political news interviews in addition to general breaking news within the region (DC plane crash, Baltimore bridge collapse - as examples) developing relationships with lawmakers, members of Congress, elected officials, DC based think-tanks, agencies, and more. The role involves traveling into the field for major breaking news when needed. This position also fulfills a wide variety of political booking needs: from experts on day of air stories for Streaming coverage, to principal interview targets for broadcast shows.

  • Pitch and pursue breaking political news interviews.
  • Develop relationships with lawmakers, members of Congress, and elected officials.
  • Book guests for CBS News 24/7 Streaming and broadcast shows.
  • Travel into the field for major breaking news when needed.
  • Fulfill a wide variety of political booking needs.
  • At least 2 years of producing experience in a professional newsroom.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be willing and able to travel and work occasional overnight and/or weekend shifts.
  • Degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism or related field.
  • Proven news judgment and experience chasing political and breaking news.
  • Basic understanding of how Washington DC is set up (branches of government).
  • Existing sources on Capitol Hill as well as campaign committees.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
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