Research Broadcast Associate, CBS Evening News

About the role

Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content and enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. The CBS Evening News Research Department seeks an ambitious Broadcast Associate to join the editorial production team based in New York City. This position works directly with the department's producers to ensure every aspect of the broadcast is factually accurate and ready for air. The ideal candidate is a team player with exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while staying cool under pressure. This is an in-person, Monday through Friday position located at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.

Responsibilities

• Act as an off-air reporter gathering editorial information for producers, correspondents, and writers on tight deadlines, including finding relevant stats, studies, or government documents. An understanding of primary sourcing and where to look for information is key.
• Field requests from all members of the broadcast, including the anchor and executive producer. Requests often include editorial tasks but may also involve tracking down characters, running background checks on potential story subjects, purchasing and/or fair-using photos and video footage from licensing agencies or other outside vendors.
• Serve as a last line of defense for all editorial and graphical elements ahead of and during air. This includes fact-checking editorial copy (correspondent and anchor scripts, headlines, teases, etc.) as well as checking all graphical and visual elements for accuracy (e.g., in-package and intro graphics, name fonts, and story headline banners).
• Assist with future projects and enterprise reporting, including conducting "deep dives" to find editorial content later used to craft stories or graphics around which correspondent packages are written.

Requirements

• College degree.
• At least one year of experience working on a daily news broadcast or as a reporter for a print publication.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays when necessary.
• An interest in newsgathering, a hunger for knowledge, and the ability to pivot on short notice.

Pay

Hiring salary range: $48,000.00 - $50,000.00. The range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on a variety of job-related factors, including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO) or, if applicable, benefits as dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.