Sports MSJ Reporter

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CBS Atlanta: Sports MSJ Reporter

The brand-new CBS Atlanta is hiring a versatile reporter to join its sports desk.  We’re looking for candidates who see beyond highlights and scoreboards. They must be passionate about storytelling and explaining the big moments happening before, during and after the game. Introduce us to the star athlete, the winning coach and the phenoms before they are household names. Sports events bring communities together. Champion that local pride and human spirit at CBS Atlanta.

Responsibilities:
· Own the story every step of the way, from pitch to producing, writing, shooting and editing across all platforms. 
· Deliver the human side of the sports headlines. Enterprise character-driven stories, break news and advance headlines.
· Be comfortable going live in the community & live anchoring segments inside our fully virtual studio environment.
· Maintain a broad knowledge of various sports, plus establish relationships/sources to drive smart angles and features.
· Quicky gather and verify the accuracy of all information, disseminating critical details for air in line with CBS Standards & Practices.
· Create crisp, conversational content that engages audiences across all platforms, including social media.
· Plan for big events on the sports calendar.
· Collaborate effectively with colleagues in News, Digital, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily assignments and special projects.
· Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership, including community news stories during slow sports seasons.

Qualifications:
B.A. degree in a related field is preferred. At least 6 years of reporting experience in large market, including working independently as an MSJ storyteller.
Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta market and teams
Strong videographer and editing experience, will provide additional storytelling training
Must be curious, creative, results-oriented plus show enthusiasm for fresh ideas and teamwork
Able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours
Maintain a valid driver’s license

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.  

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• 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.
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