Associate Producer

Paramount•New York, NY

1d•$63,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

CBS Newspath is seeking an Associate Producer with a strong commitment to journalism to help coordinate news production and newsgathering operations for its Regional team. This position helps manage the network's response to breaking news and responds to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates, and clients. Excellent people/customer service skills are required. The associate producer is also responsible for clipping and publishing Newspath video and scripts, and assisting in the transmission and distribution of live video, edited video, and correspondent packages. The candidate must have experience in working with sources to confirm and verify facts and video elements, especially during breaking news. The person in this position will work directly with stations/affiliates across the country. Candidate must be familiar with all major social media platforms and vehicles for engaging audiences on a digital level. This includes - but is not limited to - Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube. Part of this position’s editorial responsibilities is to be able to spot viral and pre-trending content and turn it around for our brand. You must be well-versed in the feel and best practices for social-friendly videos (including rights & clearances). The position includes weekend and nightside responsibilities.

Requirements

2-3 years local and/or network TV news experience or show producer experience preferred.
Strong editorial judgment.
Excellent writing skills.
Strong editing skills.
Highly developed relationship building skills.
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly-changing environment.
Focus on multi-media content.
Understanding of TV newsgathering and transmission technology.
Familiarity with all major social media platforms and vehicles for engaging audiences on a digital level (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube).
Well-versed in the feel and best practices for social-friendly videos (including rights & clearances).

Nice To Haves

Avid editing experience.
Knowledge of regional television markets and station relationships.
Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate news production and newsgathering operations for its Regional team.
Manage the network's response to breaking news.
Respond to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates, and clients.
Clip and publish Newspath video and scripts.
Assist in the transmission and distribution of live video, edited video, and correspondent packages.
Work with sources to confirm and verify facts and video elements, especially during breaking news.
Work directly with stations/affiliates across the country.
Engage audiences on a digital level using social media platforms.
Spot viral and pre-trending content and turn it around for the brand.
Ensure understanding of social-friendly videos, including rights & clearances.