Sr Producer, CBS Detroit

CBS Detroit is seeking a Senior Producer to join our dynamic team of journalists to help shape and lead our morning news coverage. This position will take the lead in producing the 6 a.m. newscast while also supporting the Morning Show Executive Producer in managing and driving editorial decisions for the full morning block. We’re looking for a creative, collaborative newsroom leader who thrives under deadlines, accepts innovation, and inspires a team committed to impactful, community-driven journalism.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead production of the 6:00 a.m. newscast, ensuring it is urgent, enlightening, and engaging for our audience across platforms.
• Collaborate daily with the Morning Show Executive Producer to guide editorial vision and maintain high journalistic standards throughout the entire morning show.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for producers, writers, reporters, and editors, providing constructive feedback and support in their professional development.
• Participate in morning editorial meetings, contributing to story selection, content development, and live coverage planning.
• Oversee script writing and copy editing to ensure accuracy, clarity, and fairness.
• Coordinate with assignment editors, reporters, anchors, and technical staff to ensure seamless execution of newscasts.
• Make informed, real-time decisions in the control room, particularly during breaking news situations.
• Adopt CBS Detroit’s dedication to Getting Answers with local storytelling that elevates underrepresented voices and reflects the diversity of our community.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience managing breaking news and live content in a fast-paced control room environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as iNews, Crispin, and non-linear video editing software.
• Strong understanding of digital and streaming platforms and how to integrate content across broadcast and digital.
• Ability to pitch, book, and produce impactful segments and interviews.
• Skilled communicator with excellent editorial judgment and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience producing newscasts in a medium to large market.
• Prior experience in newsroom leadership or team coordination is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Deep interest in local news and issues that matter to viewers in the Detroit region.

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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