Multi-Skilled Reporter Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Global Inclusion Multi-Skilled Reporter
43036
Atlanta, GA, US, 30345
Production
Atlanta
Full-Time
On-Site
CBS Atlanta is looking for passionate, dynamic, multi-skilled Reporters to drive hyper-local storytelling at its brand-new news operation. We’re building a next-gen newsroom designed for this unique moment in our industry. The ideal candidates must be conversational and authentic to drive connection with our audiences across all platforms. The Reporter should be passionate about owning the story every step of the way, from pitch to producing, writing, shooting and editing. We want CBS Atlanta to be a great place to work so candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills plus enthusiasm for fresh ideas and teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver stories that lead newscasts and perform high-energy and engaging live shots.
• Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air and special projects ensuring all pictures and sound are of the highest quality and accurately recorded
• Enterprise character-driven stories, break news and advance headlines.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources within the community
• Quicky gather and verify its accuracy, disseminating critical information for air
• Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers
• Must be able to interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in News, Digital, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily assignments and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership.

Qualifications:

B.A. degree in a related field is preferred. At least 5 years of reporting experience in a top 30 market. Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta market; including issues and topics that matter most to the community Strong videographer and editing experience, will provide additional storytelling training Prior experience in-live reporting with both live trucks and backpack streaming video preferred. Must be curious, creative, results-oriented and committed to teamwork Able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours Maintain a valid driver’s license 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

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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. Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.