WGA Line Producer

Paramount•New York, NY

2d•$111,360 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

CBS News Streaming is seeking a New York-based WGA Line Producer to join our 24/7 news coverage team. This role is ideal for a collaborative, editorially driven producer who thrives in a fast-paced, live news environment. The successful candidate will have exemplary news judgment, well-developed organizational skills, and a passion for visual storytelling. They will play a key role in producing live coverage, making sound editorial decisions under deadline, and partnering with teams across the newsroom to deliver accurate, compelling content. This role is represented by the WGA East.

Requirements

5+ years of experience producing and writing copy for a national broadcast, cable or streaming network, or equivalent local TV news experience in a major market
Command of AP style and broadcast writing with impeccable grammar and spelling
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage
Superior news judgment & critical thinking skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism or related field
Fluency using ENPS is a must
Deep knowledge of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices
Must pass comprehensive CBS News Digital writing test
Must be available to work all shifts — early morning, dayside, nights, weekends and holidays — sometimes on short notice or as coverage, scheduling and news events warrant, as this is a 24-hour news organization
This position is based in New York and requires working in-person at the CBS Broadcast Center

Nice To Haves

Well-developed communication skills and ability to train and advise associate producers, production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy
Deep knowledge of editorial production, including control room experience, with well-developed writing and copy-editing skills
Detail oriented with ability to work in dynamic environment, deal with intense deadlines and continually react to breaking news with factual programming and creative storytelling
Broad knowledge of top stories driving the news cycle, including political news, and a knack for identifying lesser-known angles that resonate with audiences

Responsibilities

Work closely with the executive producer & supervising producer in a fast-paced, demanding environment, handling breaking news and news-of-day demands for a 24-hour digital news channel
Line produce editorial news content, shape show flow and stack elements in the rundown
Work from the control room to guide shows in and out of breaks and to navigate both live and recorded content, including helping to determine when it will run in future hours
Partner with assignment desk and booking team to request correspondents and live interview guests
Order informative graphics and utilize compelling video to create engaging news programs
Distribute assignments and direct a team of writers, associate producers and digital associates to build original content as well as edit and repurpose content from broadcast and other content partners
Write teases, headlines, opening package and readers for live programming, including story slugs and lower-third banners
Generate story ideas for future coverage
Assign and record swap content for automated software wheel
Monitor and take newsworthy live events to air in the control room
Communicate with anchors, correspondents and control room team ahead of and during live shows, exhibiting a calm and professional demeanor in high pressure situations
Serve as a mentor to junior writers
Coordinate with sales department to implement accurate ad loads in rundowns
May also perform the responsibilities of content producers, producers, and associates producers and digital associates, as needed