Multi-Platform Producer

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$86,000 - $95,000

About The Position

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. CBS LA is looking for a producer passionate about finding and telling memorable stories around Southern California across all platforms. Curiosity and creativity should drive the production of content on digital, social media channels, TV, and the CBS News Los Angeles stream. The nation’s largest duopoly, the CBS Owned & Operated stations in Los Angeles, is looking for a Multi-Platform Journalist. JOB FUNCTION: The Multi-Platform Journalist needs a proven understanding of publishing across platforms. The Multi-Platform Journalist will pitch and be assigned stories to shoot on-location, write, and edit, producing natively for the platform on which the story appears. Excellent writing and a strong shooting and editing of multi-platform content is a must. The Multi-Platform Journalist may appear on camera in social media and/or digital versions of stories. CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Requirements

Original content production on various social media, including Instagram, Tik Tok, and Facebook
Digital publishing, SEO optimization, and AP-style writing
Proficiency in photography and editing
Broadcast news writing experience
Strong understanding of journalism ethics
Strong people skills.
College Degree Required or Equivalent Experience
Experience producing original video and graphics for various social media platforms
Must have good communication skills, and ability to work in fast paced environment
Strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality standards in every aspect of news production
Availability to work weekend, morning, and evening shifts

Nice To Haves

Newsroom or TV experience a plus

Responsibilities

Pitch and be assigned stories to shoot on-location, write, and edit, producing natively for the platform on which the story appears.
Generate story ideas and participate in editorial meetings
Other duties as assigned

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.

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