Producer, 60 Minutes

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60 Minutes, television’s premier weekly newsmagazine, is seeking an accomplished Producer to work with one of the broadcast’s correspondents! The Producer will be responsible for identifying, developing, and producing original stories including investigative, feature, and newsmaker pieces that uphold a long tradition of journalistic excellence. This role calls for a journalist with excellent reporting, writing, and production skills, editorial integrity, and the ability to bring complex pieces to life with depth, accuracy, and clarity.

Responsibilities:

• Conceive, research, and produce original stories from pitch through broadcast
• Develop story ideas that reveal new information, challenge assumptions, or provide fresh perspective
• Identify compelling subjects, voices, and visual approaches that enhance storytelling and impact
• Work closely with correspondents, editors, and producers to ensure each story meets 60 Minutes’ editorial, ethical, and legal standards
• Coordinate field production including logistics, interviews, and on location shoots as well as post production scripting and editing
• Manage associate producers, broadcast associates, and camera crews to ensure collaboration, precision, and quality execution
• Collaborate with 60 Minutes digital teams to adapt and extend pieces for digital and social platforms
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and adaptability under tight deadlines and in changing news environments
• Travel as assignments require, including weekends or extended periods when necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience producing enterprise or investigative journalism for broadcast or cable news
• Deep experience in investigative and long form storytelling that blends accuracy, originality, and narrative depth
• Outstanding writing, editorial development, and production skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple stories at once and deliver under intense deadlines
• Sharp editorial judgment, creativity, and adaptability in rapidly changing news situations
• Experience leading production teams from first pitch through final edit
• Skilled in extending broadcast journalism across digital and social platforms
• Exercises discretion, professionalism, and editorial integrity in all aspects of production
• Collaborative approach that cultivates strong editorial and production partnerships

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: $175,000.00 - 240,000.00. 

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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