Broadcast Associate, Central Booking, CBS News

Paramount Pictures • New York, NY

264d • $45,000 - $50,000

About The Position

Seeking a smart, creative, and enthusiastic Broadcast Associate to work with our centralized booking team, with strong story development and booking skills. This Broadcast Associate works overnight to monitor for breaking news, make calls to gather information about breaking stories, book guests on deadline for CBS Mornings, and reach out for statements and information in conjunction with the desk. This Broadcast Associate also tracks contributor schedules and logs show guests.

Requirements

• Some experience in a professional newsroom is preferred.
• Solid news judgment and experience chasing breaking news.
• Basic knowledge of broadcast newsgathering.
• Basic research skills including working with public and private records databases, such as Lexis Nexis.
• Excellent writing and well-developed oral communication skills, especially when working on sensitive stories.
• Ability to juggle and prioritize multiple stories with different deadlines.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure and time-critical situations.
• Degree in broadcast journalism or related field is preferred.
• Passion for news, journalism, and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Monitor for breaking news overnight.
• Make calls to gather information about breaking stories.
• Book guests on deadline for CBS Mornings.
• Reach out for statements and information in conjunction with the desk.
• Track contributor schedules and log show guests.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree