CBS News / Paramount seeks a multi skilled journalist

WCBS-TV, the #1 station in the Paramount portfolio of owned and operated stations, is seeking an experienced multi-skilled journalist. The ideal candidate will be an ethical journalist whose reporting goes deeper than headlines to offer context and insight on issues of importance.

Core Skills & Responsibilities:

• Must have a proven track record of shooting, writing and editing visually compelling stories
• Must be organized and self-sufficient
• Must develop/pitch enterprise story ideas that can be turned in a single day
• Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers
• Must understand the importance of visual storytelling
• Must write a digital version of all reports
• Must show competency on social media platforms
• Must be a team player who seeks diverse perspectives

Qualifications:

• 3+ years reporting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be willing to work nights, mornings, weekends and holidays
• Must be open to occasional travel for special assignments

Hiring Salary Range: $84,864.00 – 130,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies.

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