Digital Content Producer

This is a Freelance Job

CBS O&O in Dallas (KTVT) is looking for a dynamic and enterprising temporary Freelance Digital Content Producer.

The ideal candidate will produce and cultivate content to support CBS DFW branded digital platforms including, but not limited to our live local streaming network, station website, and multiple social media accounts.

Ideal candidate will also serve as coach and partner with station talent to boost reach for content published to social. This position requires a clear understanding of the journalism process and ethics.

Ability to write, edit and arrange story placement in the streaming rundown. Must have experience working on a variety of social media platforms and understand how to best engage with viewers. Candidate should also have a basic understanding of how to analyze metrics to measure performance.

Responsible for generating and uploading breaking news, sports, and entertainment content including audio/video content as well as some AP style written content. Experience in broadcast, print, or internet editing/writing a plus. Must have excellent organizational skills and possess the ability to multitask.

Requirements:

• 2 years experience in creating and building show rundowns in cable, broadcast or digital environment.

• Ability to write teases, stories and headlines for Broadcast as well as AP style written content

• Experience with broadcast rundown and editing software in addition to WordPress experience is helpful.

• Excellent organizational skills and possess the ability to multitask.

• Attention to the details while working well under pressure to meet fast paced deadlines.

• Thorough knowledge of social media and the competitive digital news environment.

• Proven strategy of sourcing and creating content for all social platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Youtube.

• Passion to own breaking news on all digital platforms first.

• Must be willing to work nights and weekends as well as have the flexibility to work extended hours during breaking news situations

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.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability.