Temporary WGA Desk Associate

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 WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, 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.  

JOB DESCRIPTION:
TEMPORARY WGA DESK ASSOCIATE for CBS News Radio, New York
Hourly Rate CBA Scale (based on years of experience): $16.16 - $19.40/hour
WGA rate based on experience, non-contract, non-exempt/WGA Union

CBS News Radio is looking for motivated individuals for part-time opportunities as a Desk Associate. The job of a Desk Associate is to aid the newsroom staff in accomplishing the mission of putting out a compelling news product. CBS News Radio needs a candidate who can multi-task and handle numerous responsibilities that are vital to the day-to-day operation of a newsroom.

One of the most significant duties of a Desk Associate is the answering of the newsroom phone. The candidate will answer phones in a professional matter as numerous dignitaries, politicians and other news professionals call daily. Desk Associates will provide reporters and staff with information, research and organize feeds and sources of incoming news. These sources will include reporter pieces, interviews, and news events. Weekend and holiday work expected.

This individual will work closely with management, assignment and copy editors. The successful candidate will be required to understand CBS News Radio and all aspects of the news product that we deliver.

Required:

• Successful candidates must have a passion for news and must be interested in learning how to identify and tell compelling stories
• Must be a polished professional with excellent communication skills and phone skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Experience in audio editing
• Bachelor’s Degree required; communications/journalism preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $16.16 - 19.40. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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. 

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