Social Media Associate Producer
About The Position
CBS News is seeking a hard-working and capable Social Media AP with a passion for news to help us optimize the biggest stories of the day for social platforms! This role requires a candidate 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 TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Snapchat - using in-platform tools and features to create content that is 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, articles and television segments. 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.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of social media or newsroom experience
- Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences and standard methodologies
- The ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way
- Strong writing skills with proven portfolio of published work
- Outstanding producing and editing skills
- Ability to quickly and accurately subtitle video for social, using both editing platforms and the text tools within TikTok and Instagram
- Ability to work well with a team under tight deadlines
- Degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications or related
- Member of the Writers Guild of America or willing to join upon job acceptance
Responsibilities
- Produce and edit videos that will engage audiences on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X and Snapchat
- Craft vertical social videos, still graphics, Instagram carousels and link posts to articles
- 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
- Covering breaking news
- Oversee the continued growth of the accounts to which they're assigned, including metrics like followers, video views and engagement.
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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Broadcasting and Content Providers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
