Evening News Live Producer

This is a Full Time Job

CBS Evening News Plus is seeking a hard-working, creative, and enthusiastic Producer with strong editorial judgment, and excellent broadcast script writing skills! This Producer will oversee, pitch and develop live news segments for day of air and future planning. This Producer will be responsible for story production from concept to broadcast working closely with Executive Producer, Senior staff, Correspondents, and production staff. Candidates must have ability to make quick, quality decisions, crash segments under deadlines, and work with the editor to produce a visually compelling element. It is essential this producer can take initiative making calls and is able to optimally coordinate with CBS newsgathering operations, including producers in other regions.

Skills/experience
• Degree or equivalent experience in broadcast journalism or related field is preferred.
• 3-5 years of editorial experience working in news production is preferred.
• Must have solid news judgment and experience chasing breaking news.
• Mastery of the broadcast newsgathering process with strong live news experience is preferred.
• Must be able to balance and prioritize multiple stories with different deadlines: short, medium, and long-term.
• Must be a great teammate with a positive outlook.
• Thrives in fast-paced and time-critical situations.
• Passion for news, journalism, and storytelling is required.

NOTE: This position is Monday – Friday. This position requires in-person, non-remote, attendance at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $74,400.00 - 85,000.00.

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.