Coordinator, CBS News

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The News Coordinator contributes to the administrative, financial & operational support of CBS News. This role will assist in enhancing operational efficiency to support the Network News mission.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Determine costing allocations and review time submissions for union personnel. Organize approvals and liaise with COE payroll for weekly processing. 
• Audit invoices for propriety, confirm proper account and show coding, and ensure invoice submission via Kofax to Network Accounting for payment.
• Address service or cost issues with vendors.  
• Assist local personnel with navigating new vendor setups via Graphite and field vendor inquires. 
• Coordinate the creation of purchasing requisitions, and receipts
• Support the collection and input of data for the Weekly database (Salesforce)   
• Help to audit and approve Concur reports for Newsgathering staff and per diem employees. Assure policy compliance, appropriateness, and verify costing allocations.   
• Troubleshoot Concur system issues and report to T&E.
• Assist employees with expense entry and Corporate Card/P-Card issues such as suspensions, credit limits and fraud.  
• Reconcile monthly departmental Corporate Travel Accounts. 
• Assist with booking travel & short-term housing needs and liaise with Paramount Global Travel as needed.
• Support the on-boarding process (gather & audit new hire paperwork) for all new freelance hires - complete I-9 verifications & coordinate submissions with HR.
• Assist local administration to monitor and track paid time off balances for eligible employees. 
• Assist with equipment and supply orders for technical staff and Digital Journalists.  
• Obtain Certificates of Insurance for field shoots as needed.  Coordinate with Risk Management concerning accidents or claims involving Bureau employees. 
• Provide general support and guidance to Bureau leadership, Directors of Financial & Technical Operations.  
• Train new employees on T&E systems, Oracle, Workforce, Graphite, Kofax and all other Paramount systems. 
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Qualifications & Skills:  

• Ability to work cross-functionally and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Must be able to able to work under deadline in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience in operations, logistics, and process improvement (preferably in a media or government setting).
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. 
• Intermediate ability with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Foundational knowledge of general accounting.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and Cognos a plus.

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.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $55,000.00 - 65,000.00. 

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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