Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS New York, the #1 station in the portfolio of Paramount owned television stations, is seeking a creative, driven, and collaborative journalist to join our team of investigators! The ideal candidate will put their creative, visual stamp on investigative reporting by shooting, editing, and helping produce content for all platforms!

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Shoot and edit video, photographs, and other visuals to build investigative content of all lengths and formats.
• Help ideate, research and create content for newscasts, specials, streams and websites
• Assist with vetting tips and story ideas to identify and prioritize original, timely and topical content with broad value to the audience.
• Improve newsgathering techniques to acquire information and story elements.
• Develop relationships, cultivate sources, strategically land interviews, navigate open records laws, and use computer-assisted reporting techniques.
• Work closely with management, producers and legal counsel to craft ethical, fair, and accurate content that is supported by detailed documentation.
• Carefully maintain all company-issued technology and equipment and initiate repairs with urgency.
• Shoot and edit from various locations as needed.
• Must be willing to work an unpredictable schedule to cover breaking news or meet deadlines.
• Thrives on meeting tight deadlines and dynamic environments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must provide reel demonstrating expert videography, photography and editing skills.
• At least 5 years of experience as an investigative photographer or similar position in a medium to large market.
• Proven track record of crafting specialty/investigative content.
• Proven advanced technical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more) as well as carry necessary equipment (tripod, lights, microphones, etc.).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Advanced skills editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Proficiency in graphic design and video effects using software like the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with file-based video transfer software and bonded cellular technology, such as LiveU.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field is strongly preferred.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $120000.0 - 145000.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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