WGA Segment Producer

Paramount•New York, NY

1d•$89,960 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CBS News Streaming Network is seeking a Segment Producer for its New York City Broadcast Center. Applicants may be considered for a current or near-future opening. This role produces and supports news segments for a 24-hour streaming news network, collaborating with anchors, correspondents, producers, and control-room staff in a fast-paced live-news environment. The position is covered by the WGA-E Collective Bargaining Agreement and is eligible for Paramount’s hybrid work policy. It requires several days in the newsroom and control room and cannot be performed from outside the New York City commutable region. The Segment Producer researches, shapes, and produces segments, contributes to editorial decisions, and helps ensure smooth on-air production. The role requires strong news judgment, accurate writing, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and breaking-news coverage under deadline pressure. The employee must be available for rotating shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The listed hiring salary range is $89,960–$92,000. Starting pay depends on job-related factors such as location, market conditions, experience, training, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan; life insurance; disability benefits; tuition assistance; and PTO, subject to applicable collective bargaining terms. Additional offerings include paid time off, complimentary subscriptions to streaming services and digital news products, and employee engagement opportunities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of newsroom experience, preferably writing copy at a national broadcast, streaming, or cable news organization.
Background in journalism and television, with well-developed news judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Sophisticated knowledge of current events, politics, and pop culture.
Keep up to date on periodicals, including opinion editorials.
Master the day’s international, national, and political news.
Impeccable grammar and spelling; news-writing experience; and ability to pass the comprehensive CBS News Digital writing test.
Command of AP style and broadcast writing.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to work and write calmly and efficiently in a deadline-driven live-TV environment.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and breaking-news coverage.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Availability to work all shifts, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, on a regular rotation and as coverage needs require.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ENPS.
Line-producing experience.
Deep understanding of political news.
Strong understanding of digital and social media.
Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the future of digital media.

Responsibilities

Research and produce compelling segments using quality sound, graphics, maps, and banners.
Research assignments and write questions for anchors conducting guest segments, using editorial judgment to select visual elements.
Coordinate with anchors and correspondents to inform and brief them on segment subject matter.
Work with senior control-room staff and contribute to editorial decisions during breaking and live news coverage.
Recognize stories with potential for compelling, comprehensive storytelling.
Work with senior staff on the show’s editorial content.
Pitch and shape clear, specific segment ideas quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
Contribute editorially in the control room during assigned segments to support smooth on-air production.
Maintain thorough knowledge of control-room operations and appropriate etiquette.
Remain calm in high-pressure situations, including in the control room.
Participate in daily editorial and production meetings.
Work with Executive Producers, Line Producers, and Producers on standards, rights and clearances, editorial direction, and language for anchors, correspondents, and on-screen graphics.
Handle assignments for regular programming and rolling breaking-news coverage.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off (PTO)
Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products
Employee engagement opportunities, including exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, and volunteer activities