WGA Producer
Company: Paramount Pictures
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
CBS News Bureau San Francisco is seeking an experienced WGA
Producer who is prepared to set the agenda for a new national
newscast! We need someone to be the backbone of the CBS stream's
24/7 promise, offering breaking news from around the world,
best-in-class storytelling, on-the-ground reporting, and a
behind-the-scenes look at how coverage comes together. We use
innovative AR/VR technology to improve the experience, providing
context, transparency, and accuracy. Come join our
team!Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Produce 60-minute newscasts.
- Responsible for story selection and editorial content.
- Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, energy
and urgency.
- Oversee editing, script writing and creation of news
graphics.
- Lead and work with national assignment editors, reporters,
writers and producers while making editorial and content decisions
in accordance with department guidelines and standards.
- Optimally communicate with field reporters, tape editors and
talent.
- Write news stories and all newscast teases: in a
straightforward, active voice, conversational style, with accurate
grammar and spelling.
- Monitor wires and feed sources for updated information.
- Respond timely to breaking news.
- Use all production elements accurately and creatively.
- Exercise sound news judgment.
- Make quick decisions, and clearly communicate in the control
room.Basic Qualifications:At least 5 years experience line
producing with a proven track record.Additional
Qualifications:Related College degree and/or equivalent preferred.
- The personal and professional maturity to direct and manage a
staff of experienced reporters, writers and editors.
- The demonstrated ability to attract and hold viewers with
compelling teases.
- Excellent writing and production skills.
- Adept at responding to breaking news, both strategically and in
the control room.
- Eagerness to incorporate new media strategies and
technologies.
- Desire and ability to innovate.Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and
operate keyboard.
- A detailed physical description is on file.This position will
be covered under the WGAE streaming agreement.#LI-onsiteADDITIONAL
INFORMATIONHiring Salary Range: $105,000.00 - 112,000.00.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 opportunity employer (EOE)
including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion
feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the
programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and
social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity,
access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the
benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity
workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed
to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,
ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual
orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability,
gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.If you are a
qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you
may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited
in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers
as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable
accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to
paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this
purpose will be returned.Nearest Major Market: San FranciscoNearest
Secondary Market: Oakland
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