Associate Producer

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee will assist in the preparation and production of CBS13 and Good Day Sacramento Newscasts. Duties include: Assisting producers with building rundowns and show formats. Writing for broadcast. Coordinating graphics and video elements. Supporting breaking news coverage with urgency and strong editorial judgment. Collaborating closely with anchors, reporters, photographers, and assignment desk staff.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Individual must be able to work flexible hours and overtime, including early mornings and weekends. Other duties as required.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.
• Television production experience and/or a college degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred but not required.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, including early mornings and weekends.

CBS NEWS AND STATIONS

CBS News and Stations brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 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 and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet.

COMPENSATION

Hiring Salary Range: $20.0 - 20.0. 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.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

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PARAMOUNT

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.

CONTACT

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