Broadcast Associate, 60 Minutes

Paramount•New York, NY

8d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

60 Minutes is seeking a Broadcast Associate to provide administrative, digital, and editorial assistance to one of the show’s Executive Editors. The ideal candidate is smart, innovative, highly organized, able to multitask, has strong communication skills and good knowledge of news and current events, and pays close attention to detail. This is an onsite role at 555 W 57th St, New York City. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the ability to work nights and weekends as needed. The role requires willingness to work overtime and late nights, sometimes with little notice. The position offers a hiring salary range of $50,000–$60,000. Starting pay depends on factors including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits listed for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life insurance coverage; disability benefits; tuition assistance; and paid time off. Paramount also describes attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits, generous paid time off, opportunities for onsite and virtual engagement events, and opportunities to build connections and community.

Requirements

Background in journalism and experience in a newsroom.
Experience working in digital journalism.
Solid organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects, and tasks, and act with urgency.
Exemplary written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Team player with a positive outlook.
Ability to work under deadline in a dynamic environment.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and late nights with little notice.

Responsibilities

Handle administrative duties, including answering phones, maintaining schedules, monitoring emails, booking travel, and processing expenses.
Coordinate meetings and story screenings for senior staff and producing teams.
Assist with digital needs and components for the show’s programming.
Maintain the show’s story pitch database and assist the Executive Producer with story organization and show lineups.
Assist senior staff and producing teams with digital and research needs.
Work with producer teams to prepare for shoots, including assembling research binders, printing questions, and anticipating production needs.