What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multi-Skilled Journalist position at CBS News and Stations?
CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 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
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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
- 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
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
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.