Desk Assistant
CBS
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 3/25/2024 12:37:00 PM PST
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This is a Freelance Job
Desk Assistant (Freelance)
CBS New York is looking for a journalist who wants to grow their news-gathering skills at the #1 television station in the portfolio of Paramount owned stations. Join a team with tremendous opportunity for career growth and development!
Key Responsibilities:
• Work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and producers in development of daily news coverage
• Answer phones, emails and vet information and tips
• Communicate information to the newsroom in a timely fashion
• Log interviews
• Make regular calls to a wide range of local agencies
• Shadow assignment editors with opportunities to run the desk as acting assignment editor
Required Skills:
• Must be a clear and courteous communicator
• Must understand deadlines and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Must be a team player who likes to collaborate
• Must have experience leveraging social media to track down information
• Bachelor’s Degree in journalism or a related field
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $22.00 â€'' $25.00 per hour
This role is in a union
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $22.00 - 25.00.
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. [[cust_payTransSTIP]] [[cust_payTransSalesInc]]
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