Senior Field Producer, Weather Coverage
CBS News
New York, NYFull Time Job
The CBS News and Stations new Weather Unit is seeking an experienced field producer based in New York to serve as a driver of bold and distinctive weather coverage for linear and streaming platforms.
The successful candidate for this role must bring extensive field experience with correspondents and anchors and thrive in breaking news and live coverage. In addition, the successful candidate must be a skilled storyteller, who knows how to find and produce those very important personal and community stories. This producer must be familiar with the latest field producing technology and a desire to present the most visual and creative experience to our viewers.
Previous experience covering all the major weather events is required.
Professional Requirements:
• At least 5 years' experience as a field producer.
• A track record of creating great live shots.
• Ability to shoot video as needed.
• Solid background in journalism and TV, including strong news judgment & critical thinking skills.
• Deep understanding of news standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to train and advise others.
• Must be very detail oriented with ability to work on deadline.
• Adept at responding to breaking news.
• Fluency with desktop editing
Other Duties and qualifications:
• Ability to travel when news events dictate.
• Skilled at leading a team in stressful situations.
• Produce in high impact weather conditions with a safety-first mentality.
• Work calmly with control room producers
• Show flexibility when plans fail.
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. 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $110,000.00 - 140,000.00.
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.
Paramount is an equal op
Salary/Benefits
$110,000.00 - 140,000.00 per year