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Multi-Skilled Reporter (CBS Television Stations)

43036

Atlanta, GA, US, 30345

Production

Atlanta

Full-Time

On-Site

CBS Atlanta is looking for passionate, dynamic, multi-skilled Reporters to drive hyper-local storytelling at its brand-new news operation. We're building a next-gen newsroom designed for this unique moment in our industry.  The ideal candidates must be conversational and authentic to drive connection with our audiences across all platforms. The Reporter should be passionate about owning the story every step of the way, from pitch to producing, writing, shooting and editing. We want CBS Atlanta to be a great place to work so candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills plus enthusiasm for fresh ideas and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stories that lead newscasts and perform high-energy and engaging live shots.
• Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air and special projects ensuring all pictures and sound are of the highest quality and accurately recorded
• Enterprise character-driven stories, break news and advance headlines.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources within the community
• Quicky gather and verify its accuracy, disseminating critical information for air
• Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers
• Must be able to interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in News, Digital, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily assignments and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

B.A. degree in a related field is preferred. At least 5 years of reporting experience in a top 30 market.

Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta market; including issues and topics that matter most to the community

Strong videographer and editing experience, will provide additional storytelling training

Prior experience in-live reporting with both live trucks and backpack streaming video preferred.

Must be curious, creative, results-oriented and committed to teamwork

Able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours

Maintain a valid driver’s license

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.

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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. 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 [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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