Investigative Producer / Photographer
CBS
New York, NYThis is a Full Time Job
Overview and Responsibilities:
CBS New York, the #1 station in the portfolio of Paramount owned television stations, is seeking a creative, driven, and collaborative journalist to join our team of investigators! The ideal candidate will put their creative, visual stamp on investigative reporting by shooting, editing, and helping produce content for all platforms!
Responsibilities
may include but are not limited to:
• Shoot and edit video, photographs, and other visuals to build investigative content of all lengths and formats.
• Help ideate, research and create content for newscasts, specials, streams and websites
• Assist with vetting tips and story ideas to identify and prioritize original, timely and topical content with broad value to the audience.
• Improve newsgathering techniques to acquire information and story elements.
• Develop relationships, cultivate sources, strategically land interviews, navigate open records laws, and use computer-assisted reporting techniques.
• Work closely with management, producers and legal counsel to craft ethical, fair, and accurate content that is supported by detailed documentation.
• Carefully maintain all company-issued technology and equipment and initiate repairs with urgency.
• Shoot and edit from various locations as needed.
• Must be willing to work an unpredictable schedule to cover breaking news or meet deadlines.
• Thrives on meeting tight deadlines and dynamic environments.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must provide reel demonstrating expert videography, photography and editing skills.
• At least 5 years of experience as an investigative photographer or similar position in a medium to large market.
• Proven track record of crafting specialty/investigative content.
• Proven advanced technical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more) as well as carry necessary equipment (tripod, lights, microphones, etc.).
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Advanced skills editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Proficiency in graphic design and video effects using software like the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with file-based video transfer software and bonded cellular technology, such as LiveU.
Additional Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field is strongly preferred.
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
Salary/Benefits
$120,000.00 - 145,000.00 per year