Newsroom Media and Technology Manager

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.  

Overview:

WCBS-TV, the #1 station in the Paramount portfolio of owned and operated stations, is in search of an innovative and collaborative Newsroom Media and Tech Manager to lead all aspects of video assets and innovate how content is captured, shared, and maintained.

The successful candidate thrives in a fast paced, multi- platform news environment managing the high traffic intersection of news gathering, technology and production.

Responsibilities include:

• Assume end to end responsibility for newsroom media workflow, including developing a phenomenal media workflow for the modern, multi-platform newsroom
• Daily maintenance/management of critical media servers
• Help in identifying and implementing new technologies appropriate for day-to-day tech/media management in the newsroom
• Assist in trouble shooting and resolving tech issues in the newsroom and edit bays
• Work closely with station maintenance department on newsroom I.T. and media management, especially during emergencies
• Must understand the ethics of newsgathering and collaborate with news management to deliver quality, balanced reports.
• Scheduling of staff of transmission operators and multi-platform editors
• Must be able to maintain a collaborative demeanor under deadline pressure
• Assisting or advancing tech issues to appropriate resource, whether opening a ticket or referring to IT/maintenance
• Assist with mobile tech management
• Collaborate with corporate information technology regarding problem solving and new process implementation

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years major market experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with editing systems including Grass Valley, Adobe, Avid, FCP
• Proficient in traditional and latest field acquisition technologies
• Experience with feed intake room
• Experience with desktop editing
• Proficient at I-News a plus
• Working knowledge of Sony CI, Dropbox. Google Drive and other large-file cloud based management systems
• Experience with content management systems
• Working knowledge of the latest post-production delivery systems
• Must be available for flexible hours including occasional nights, weekends and during breaking News coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $110,500.00 - 140,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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. This position is bonus eligible.  

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