Broadcast Associate, CBS Weekend News

Paramount•Washington, DC

9d•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The CBS Weekend News Broadcast Associate is an entry-level journalism position which supports all members of the broadcast while providing excellent opportunities to learn the basics of reporting and production at a major network news operation. This role is for both the CBS Evening News and CBS Weekend News. The ideal candidate is a team player who has excellent interpersonal skills, exceptional organizational skills, is detail oriented and has a passion for current events. The role requires keeping a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.

Requirements

College degree preferred.
Internship or comparable proven experience working on a news broadcast.
Prior work in a newsroom setting is preferred.
Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
Ability/willingness to work weekends (Wednesday through Sunday schedule), overtime, and holidays - often with short notice.

Responsibilities

Assist producers in various capacities (transcribe tape, retrieve archive tape, feed tape, research stories, clear video/photos for air).
Perform administrative, operational, and editorial tasks as directed by the Executive Producer of Weekend News and Senior Director of CBS News Operations.
Produce voiceovers, SOTs and teases for a Weekend News’ broadcast, including gathering and coordinating incoming video.
Set up logistics for Zoom interviews and log interviews for producers.
Potential to field-produce coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
Attend daily editorial meetings and pitch stories that demonstrate a sound news judgment.
Prepare daily Rights Manager file (Details of all outside footage/photos used in the night’s broadcast).
Compile weekly social statistics for Weekend News postings on all social media
Search CBS News affiliate postings weekly for Weekend Journal pitches