CBS Television Stations seeks a multi-skilled journalist

CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #15 television market Detroit, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our CBS News Detroit team. We want someone who fights for the lead story, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, owns social media and is passionate about local news. Candidates must have strong, creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis
Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency
Pitch vetted stories reflective of the communities we serve
Shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts
Establish and manage relationships/sources in the community
Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites
Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms
Must be proficient in Premiere Pro
Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG cameras, lighting, audio and LiveU
Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to tackle problems quickly
Must have very strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, weekends
Must be a team player who can multi-task and possesses the ability to work optimally under deadlines
College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
Minimum 4 years’ MSJ/television reporting experience preferred

Indeed’s salary guide: $58.3K – $73.8K a year is Indeed’s estimated salary for this role

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Mariam Ahmed