Social Media Associate Producer, Face the Nation

Paramount • DC

122d • $73,500 - $73,500

About The Position

CBS News is seeking a hard-working and capable Social Media Associate Producer AP with a passion for news and politics to help us optimize the biggest stories of the day for social platforms! This role will require someone with strong editorial judgment and enough social media expertise to recommend the best treatment for each of the various social platforms. They will need to produce and edit videos that will engage audiences on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube – often using in-platform tools and features to render the text and graphics more authentic to the audiences we are trying to reach. An ideal candidate has an eye for the most newsworthy and shareable moments within larger news events, press conferences, interviews and segments on Face The Nation. They need to be proficient in both the production techniques and standard processes for crafting vertical social videos, still graphics, Instagram carousels and link posts to articles. This Associate Producer will write share language for captions and titles that are simultaneously concise and shareable, yet fully in context and in line with the CBS News brand. Strong candidates will have experience covering breaking news, and be willing to work newsroom hours, which will include nights, weekends and holidays. They will help oversee the continued growth of the accounts to which they're assigned, including metrics like followers, video views and engagement. This role will require working evening hours from Wednesday to Sunday.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of social media or newsroom experience.
• Proven interest and proficiency in politics and/or foreign affairs.
• Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences, and guidelines.
• Ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way.
• Outstanding writing, producing, and editing skills with an established portfolio of published work.
• Degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Member of the Writers Guild of America or willing to join upon job acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Produce and edit videos for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube.
• Recommend the best treatment for stories on various social platforms.
• Write share language for captions and titles that are concise and shareable.
• Oversee the growth of assigned social media accounts, focusing on metrics like followers, video views, and engagement.
• Quickly and accurately subtitle video for social media using editing platforms and text tools.
• Work under tight deadlines and respond quickly when news breaks.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees