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Broadcast Associate, CBS Weekend News
Broadcast Associate, CBS Weekend News
Summary
The CBS Weekend News Broadcast Associate is an entry-level journalism position which supports all members of the broadcast while providing excellent opportunities to learn the basics of reporting and production at a major network news operation.
Category
Assistant
Production Assistant
Location
Greater New York City Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Dec 22, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The ideal candidate is a team player who has excellent inter-personal skills, exceptional organizational skills, is detail oriented and has a passion for current events. The role requires keeping a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule:
- Wednesday through Sunday weekly schedule
- Wednesday and Thursdays will be focused on CBS EVENING NEWS’ activity
- Friday/Saturday/Sunday CBS WEEKEND NEWS’ activity
Hours:
- Wednesday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
- Saturday – Sunday: 9AM – 7PM
Onsite Role: This position requires in-person, non-remote, attendance at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative, operational, and editorial tasks as directed by Senior Broadcast Producer and Senior Director of CBS News Operations.
- Assist producers in various capacities (transcribe tape, retrieve archive tape, feed tape, research stories, clear video/photos for air).
- Set up logistics for Zoom interviews and log interviews for producers.
- Produce voiceovers, SOTs and teases for a Weekend News’ broadcast, including gathering and coordinating incoming video.
- Potential to field-produce coverage of news events or elements for news reports.
- Attend daily editorial meetings and pitch stories that demonstrate a sound news judgment.
- Prepare daily Opposition Logs and Rights Manager file (detailing content of CBS Evening News and competitor’s broadcasts and details of all outside footage/photos used in the night’s broadcast).
Qualifications:
- College degree preferred.
- Internship or comparable proven experience working on a news broadcast.
- Prior work in a newsroom setting is preferred.
- Able to work under pressure and under strict deadlines.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills.
- Ability/willingness to work weekends (Wednesday through Sunday schedule), overtime, and holidays - often with short notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $36,800.00 - 46,000.00.
Hiring Salary Range: $36,800.00 - 46,000.00.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A