Multimedia Journalist
CBS News
New York, NYFull Time Job
Multimedia Journalist, The Daily Report with John Dickerson
CBS News is looking for a dynamic, innovative, and proactive multimedia journalist to enterprise
original journalism for CBS News 24/7's flagship evening news program, The Daily Report with
John Dickerson. The candidate will be assigned on a daily basis to dig into timely news stories
with a focus on answering key questions that will help viewers better understand both the urgent
stories of the day and the important stories of the moment, sharing their reporting each night in
a live, in-studio format while amplifying their work with written articles and social video.
The top candidate will be a well-read journalist who is self-sufficient, possesses strong editorial
judgment, exceptional on-camera and writing skills, and the ability to pivot based on daily news
events while managing both short and longer-term assignments. Because this position is part of
an around-the-clock news operation, the candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule that
includes late nights and weekends and the ability to come into the newsroom or travel on short
notice.
Responsibilities:
- Enterprise reporting on a daily basis for an evening news program and associated weband social media platforms
- Develop, pitch and execute high-impact story ideas that can be turned in a single day
- Research and quickly develop an understanding of complicated stories on deadline
- Shoot in-person and Zoom interviews and pieces-to-camera
- Edit sound bites, video and short pieces related to their original journalism
- Contribute to writing and reporting on other platforms as needed
- Present coverage on camera in the studio and, on occasion, in the field, with crisp,
conversational copy that engages viewers
- Collaborate with show producers to develop graphics, touch screens, and all other
editorial and production elements
Qualifications:
- At least 5 years' reporting experience in a professional news environment
- Proven track record of shooting, writing and editing visually-compelling stories while
ensuring accuracy, style, structure, and grammar
- Strong editorial judgment with comprehensive knowledge of national and international
news
- Must be organized, self-sufficient and an excellent communicator
- Must thrive in fast-paced and time-critical situations
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
- Must be able to work in our New York City newsroom on a daily basis
- Knowledge of ENPS is helpful
Compensation range: $93,600-$114,000
This position is based in New York City and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.
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 WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. 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 CB
Salary/Benefits
$93,600.00 - 114,000.00 per year