Senior Reporter, Justice Unit

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CBS News is seeking a Senior Reporter for its Justice Unit to serve as our lead FBI, DOJ and Law Enforcement reporter for the Network!

Responsibilities:

• Break news.
• Research and report stories on the Department of Justice and its agencies, which include, but are not limited to, the FBI, ATF, and DEA.
• Develop sources and advance stories that can be turned quickly for all platforms: newscasts, specials, streaming, websites and apps of CBS News and Stations.
• Gather, verify, and disseminate information on a short deadline while always adhering to CBS News standards.
• Work closely with correspondents and anchors in writing and communicating information that engages our audiences.
• Cultivate sources, land sought-after interviews, and navigate open records laws, including but not limited to FOIA requests. Seek out collaborations with CBS News affiliates and partners.
• Drive story development opportunities that meet broadcast objectives, including breaking news, impactful investigations, innovative storytelling, and rich reporting.
• Collaborate with editorial leadership, journalists, and legal counsel in creating accurate, well-documented, compelling journalism.
• Communicate frequently and effectively with respect and candor, and maintain productive working environments and relationships with organizational partners.
• Always represent CBS News & Paramount with professional decorum.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 5+ years of reporting experience at a news organization with proven experience in the field, managing story development.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism and/or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work optimally and expertly in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent command of legal and journalism standards process
• Ability to balance priorities, projects, and tasks.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Flexibility is critical; one must be willing to work an unpredictable and adaptable schedule as news warrant.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as news warrants
• Must have a valid driver’s license with unrestricted ability to drive a car.
• Must have a U.S. passport with unrestricted ability to travel.

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.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $200,000.00 - 220,000.00. 

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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• 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.
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