Senior Editor

Paramount•New York, NY

7d•$55

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. CBSNews.com is looking for a freelance senior editor to write and edit content for the website across a wide range of topics, including politics, health, crime and entertainment. We are looking for someone with strong news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. You should also have experience making strategic, data-informed decisions and managing projects in a digital newsroom. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and excellent communication skills are essential. Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.

Responsibilities

Reinforce CBS News standards, style and digital best practices in the editing process.
Help oversee longer-term editorial projects as designated by Management.
Coordinates pitches and story assignments, as designated by Management
Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of CBS News standards.
React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs.
Write and edit captions and publish videos from CBS News network and streaming.
Manage CBSNews.com digital pages
Work across CBS News and Stations teams to publish the best of CBS News to our website.
Track content performance via analytics tools to help inform your decision-making.
Optimize all stories for search.
Edit copy across platforms, including video metadata and push alerts.
Clip and publish videos as needed.
Send CBS News app, Apple News and OTT alerts to segments of the audience based on user behavior and location as needed.
Send breaking emails as needed.
Backfills other team members as needed.