Producer / Reporter - Consumer/Business/Tech/MoneyWatch

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is…YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration. We’re in this together.

Do you love money? News you can use? Nerd out over data? Can you decipher what CEO speak is and put it into terms everyday Americans can understand? We want you to help take the wonk out of business and economic news. Break it all down for our viewers and readers who really want to understand how policies are affecting their pocketbook. 

CBS News is looking for a collaborative, creative, driven producer to research, develop, pitch and create content focused on personal finance, consumer, business, and technology related stories for multiple platforms. The successful candidate will have a track record of urgently identifying and generating breaking / day-of news content, as well as developing longer-term, in-depth enterprise content – ALL while maintaining the highest ethics in news gathering and production. These can be taped and / or live segments. 

This person will report to the beat’s senior coordinating producer for assignments and work hand in hand to map out coverage needs. The successful candidate is required to assist in all aspects of production from day-of-air, breaking news, to long term projects. 

The priority is to collaborate with beat correspondents, but at times, work with various CBS News and Stations correspondents may be required. A STRONG ability to collaborate, flex and multitask is a must. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Explore and report on new, important, compelling stories with clear value to consumers, including personal finance, business, and technology related content.
• Manage highly effective collaboration and frequent communication inside the beats team, including reporters, producers, photographers, and managers throughout CBS News and Stations. 
• Manage existing base of strong contacts and develop broad range of sources across business and technology.
• Write scripts independently and in partnership with other individuals, both live and taped segments.
• Help coordinate daily workflow and content execution of reporters and photographers, including assignments, timelines, and resource prioritization.
• Identify and flag important data releases or events, along with proactive plan for coverage.
• Continuously supply to editorial processes, including pitches, story development, script approval, fact checking and legal review. Ensure completeness, balance, and diverse points of view in reporting, in addition to accurate, well-documented, bulletproof content.
• Efficiently use newsgathering and investigative tactics to acquire information and story elements, such as developing relationships, encouraging sources, strategically landing interviews, navigating open records laws, and using computer-assisted reporting techniques.
• Coordinate production elements, such as graphic design, digital layout, and talent presentation in the field or in studio.
• May require producing in the field from various locations as needed for the gathering and presentation of content.
• Assist beats team in engaging with content marketing efforts on all platforms.
• Understand, interpret, and simplify data and other complex information, and then communicate the points / themes to the team in a clear, concise way.
• Urgently develop and implement angles to elevate breaking news and major story coverage.
• Be willing to travel as necessary in pursuit of story.
• Must be willing to work an unpredictable and adaptable schedule as assigned.
• Should multitask and have multiple greenlit stores in various stages of development.
• Occasional on-air reporting may be required.
• Provide copy for dot.com on relevant stories that would benefit our digital audience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 10 years of continuous producing experience.
• Have strong sourcing and contacts.
• Knowledge: Proven understanding of reporting on consumer/business/personal finance/technology topics. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to cultivate collaboration across multiple news groups. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate and maintain valuable relationships.
• Video shooting and editing skills preferred.
• Proven experience in strong visual storytelling ability.
• Willingness to travel with a current passport.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism, communications, economics, or a related field.
• Must be a self-starter and independent worker.
• Management experience is a big plus, as this role has fill-in potential for beat senior.

THIS IS A NEW YORK CITY-BASED, IN-OFFICE ROLE 

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: $125,000.00 - 150,000.00. 

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.   

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• 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.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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