WGA Segment Producer
About the role
CBS News Streaming Network is seeking a Segment Producer to join its team at the New York City Broadcast Center. This role is responsible for researching, developing, and producing high-quality, compelling news segments in a fast-paced, live environment.
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. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. 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. 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’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
Responsibilities
- Research, develop, and produce segments that incorporate robust editorial judgment, high-quality sound, graphics, maps, and banners.
- Collaborate with Executive Producers and Line Producers to write anchor questions and shape segment content.
- Coordinate closely with anchors and correspondents, providing detailed briefings on subject matter.
- Actively contribute in the control room during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth execution of segments.
- Pitch and refine timely, relevant, and compelling story ideas under tight deadlines.
- Exercise well-developed editorial judgment to identify stories with high potential for impactful storytelling.
- Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute to show content development.
- Ensure compliance with standards, rights, and clearances in coordination with senior production staff.
- Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure, breaking news environments.
- Demonstrate well-developed control room awareness and adhere to established production protocols.