Producer/Editor

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PRODUCER / EDITOR

WJZ-TV in Baltimore, MD is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking News Producer Editor who is curious, collaborative, and highly adaptable. We’re searching for a true Swiss Army knife—someone who’s expertise and passion for news production to build both engaging content and newscasts that captivates our audiences on multiple platforms working with both Creative Services and News.  
We’re seeking a creative storyteller with a strong understanding of the news cycle and a proven ability to write engaging content for on-air broadcasts. The ideal candidate will also drive marketing strategies that showcase WJZ’s energy, credibility, and deep connection to the community. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in growing and engaging our audience by producing compelling content across multiple platforms 

WJZ is a fast-paced, people-first newsroom, so we’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, smart editorial instincts, understanding of standards and practices and a team-first mindset—someone who thrives on collaboration, brings fresh ideas to the table and can jump in wherever they’re needed to help tell the story. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
•    Work collaboratively with Creative Services and News to market brand and content in linear, digital and social platforms.  
•    Write stories for newscasts and teases, create graphics, build and booth live shows.  
•    Design and produce promotional assets using Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop). 
•    Manage multiple projects at once while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining high production standards. 
•    Work both independently and collaboratively with multiple departments in a fast-paced environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS 
•    3-5 years of experience as a writer/producer/editor. 
•    Adept conversational writing skills, enabling you to build engaging and relatable news content. 
•    Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Grass Valley Stratus, and Edius editing solutions preferred. 
•    Proven proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop. 
•    Solid understanding of brand marketing and audience development. 
•    Familiarity with graphic design fundamentals. 
•    Strong attention to detail, ensuring the highest quality standards in every aspect of news production. 

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, 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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 70,000.00. 

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.   

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• 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.
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