Writer

About the role

The CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil and CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan are seeking a full-time experienced and exceptional News Writer for our live national broadcasts. You must possess exemplary news judgement, thrive under deadline pressure, and translate complex stories into clear, accurate, and viewer-engaging language.

Responsibilities

• Write sharp, active, and compelling anchor copy for live newscasts, breaking news, and special reports (including intros, tags, VOs and teases).
• Research stories and verify facts using reliable sources.
• Maintain accuracy, fairness, and balance while meeting tight deadlines.
• Monitor news wires, social media, and other sources for breaking developments.
• Ensure all copy meets journalistic, legal, and CBS News editorial standards.

Requirements

• Membership in the Writers Guild of America.
• 5+ years of TV news writing experience in a network or major-market newsroom.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Write in accordance with AP Style.
• Well-developed news judgment and passion for current events.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure and adapt quickly.
• Experience with newsroom computer systems (ENPS, iNews, Slack).
• Exemplary collaboration and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including regular weekday and weekend hours, and as news demands.
• Ability to work on-site at our NY Broadcast Center.

Qualifications

• Broadcast news writing.
• Factchecking and research.
• Editorial judgment.
• Live television production.
• Deadline management.
• Team collaboration.
• Attention to detail.
• Well-developed grammar and storytelling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO (or as dictated by Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $105,000.00. 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.