Overview and Responsibilities:

PIX, the CBS owned and operated station in the Bay Area, is searching for an experienced News Producer who thrives on setting the news agenda for the dynamic Bay Area community! The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver, capable of communicating complex stories to our diverse audience with fresh and engaging approaches. This person will play a pivotal role in crafting the content and quality of our morning newscasts, ensuring they meet the highest standards of journalistic excellence.

This position will require you to work closely with our team of anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, and fellow journalists to craft engaging news segments. We are looking for someone who will contribute significantly to the station's goal of growing digital-first content, staying ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape!

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for television and digital platforms.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills to ensure the highest quality journalism.
• Demonstrate adaptability and composure in fast paced situations within the control room.
• Adopt change and innovation, by seeking new ideas and approaches to connect with our audience.
• Ensure accurate grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience of broadcast or cable news.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience on INEWS/ENPS or equivalent news computer system.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with video editing systems.
• Familiarity with streaming platforms and a working knowledge of digital video production techniques and online content management.

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.  

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $95,000.00 - 105,000.00. 

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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