Assignment Editor

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ASSIGNMENT EDITOR CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is seeking a skilled news professional who is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and well-developed stories. This role requires strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to pursue relevant breaking news while maintaining high journalistic standards. Join and contribute to meaningful coverage that serves our audience.

Responsibilities:
•    Collaborate with Reporters, Producers, and the Digital team on daily news coverage. The ideal candidate is confident and capable of coordinating crews, managing breaking news, and ensuring timely delivery of content.
•    Develop and pitch original story ideas with a focus on the communities we serve, including enterprise reporting on key local issues.
•    Build and maintain relationships with external contacts such as law enforcement, fire departments, local government officials, and community organizations to stay informed on developing stories.
•    Ideate and develop story ideas with an emphasis on the community which we serve. As well, operate as a valued ambassador with external partners by establishing relationships and contacts within law enforcement, fire departments, local government and community organizations to stay updated on current events.
•    Monitor multiple platforms and maintain updated files for ongoing stories. Collaboration with Producers and Field Journalists is paramount.
•    Meet deadlines in fast-paced breaking news situations.
•    Experience with posting to web and social media platforms. 
•    Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Certification Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field preferred
•    1+ years of newsroom experience preferred
•    Strong news and editorial judgment, organizational and planning skills
•    Proven strong technical skills
•    Familiarity with AVID Automation and non-linear editing systems
•    Must have the ability to write and contribute content for digital and broadcast platforms
•    Possess the ability to respond effectively to deadlines, changing circumstances, and breaking news; must be able to quickly prioritize and make decisions requiring critical thinking and independent judgment

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.  

• 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

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. 

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