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Multi-Skilled Journalist/Reporter
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What they do
A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$68,475 / year median in Massachusetts
-15% projected decline
Job Description
We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet
- now all we're missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter
- both for our audiences and our employees
- and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shoot, write, edit & report news stories for WBZ-TV. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments
- Perform high-energy, engaging live shots as assigned
- Consistently develop and implement enterprise stories.
- Regularly supply news content to the station's social media and digital platforms
- Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness, and ethics
- Ensure meeting all daily production deadlines
- Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
- Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer
- Key collaborator with a team of managers
- Other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years reporting experience at a news organization with proven experience in the field, managing story development
- Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a similar field preferred
- Proven experience shooting and editing with small or mid-sized professional video cameras used in multi-skilled reporting
- Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast, streaming and the web; experience writing for the web required
- Knowledge of iNews rundown system and Grass Valley Edius editing preferred
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Must be willing to join
SAG/AFTRA
Union.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, theCBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48
HOURS andFACE 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. Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting's television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range:
$123,777- 123,777.