Supervising Producer

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Overview and Responsibilities:

CBS Newspath is seeking a supervising producer who leads by example and will help manage newsgathering operations for its North Region team! This person will manage Newspath's response to breaking news in states in the northern part of the Unites States and respond to video and editorial requests from CBS broadcasts, owned stations, affiliates and clients. Excellent people/customer service skills are required.

The supervising producer is also responsible for clipping and publishing Newspath video and scripts and assisting in the transmission and distribution of live video, edited video and correspondent packages. The candidate must have experience in working with sources to confirm and verify facts and video elements, especially during breaking news. The ability to gather the elements producers need to put together packages and vo/sots for the biggest stories of the day is critical.

The supervising producer works closely with the managing editor and executive producers to ensure we are aware of the stories of interest from the north region. This person is also responsible for assigning daily duties, credentialling and scheduling for the North Region team. The supervising producer is on call after hours, must be responsive to breaking news, and is part of a weekend manager on-call rotation.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Run the day to day of their assigned region
• Responsible for making sure we have elements for the big stories out of their region
• Manage the assignments linked to their region
• Make daily assignments for their team and what they should be focused on
• Prioritize assignments, and make sure the team is meeting deadlines
• Ensure the accuracy of editorial in elements from their assigned region
• Futures planning
• Identify upcoming stories and anniversaries and coordinate coverage
• Edit video and write abstracts.
• Responsible for scheduling all members of the North team
• Participate in weekend manager on call rotation—one weekend day every 6 weeks

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years producing experience in professional newsroom
• Non-linear editing experience required. Proficiency with Avid preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be an excellent writer with good oral communication skills.
• Must have solid news judgment and experience with breaking news, live shots and video transmission
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and be available to work various schedules
• Supervisory experience is preferable with good leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
• Ability to multitask in high-pressure and time-critical situations
• Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred

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: $110,000.00 - 118,000.00. 

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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