Digital Producer, South

Paramount • Fort Worth, TX

5d

About The Position

CBS Stations is looking for a digital producer to create and optimize content for digital platforms in Texas, Miami and Atlanta. This role is responsible for with writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, reacting to breaking news across platforms, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing on growth initiatives across platforms.

We are looking for someone with well-developed news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and exemplary communication skills are essential.

The hours for this role are Friday through Monday from 7a-6p. You will be asked to work some holidays and shift your schedule as news breaks.

Requirements

• You have 2+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops
• You're deeply familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly
• You are a skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline
• You have experience executing on SEO strategies
• You have a knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience
• You thrive in a collaborative team environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS Stations standards
• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs
• Clip and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms, writing compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions
• Manage homepages to present the best of the journalism we produce
• Work with reporters and producers to publish the best of CBS News and Stations to our website
• Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles
• Track content performance and share content insights to help inform story selection across platforms
• Send push alerts on breaking news, weather and other high-interest stories

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees