Job description

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 WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, 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.
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell is seeking a Social Media Associate Producer, based in either New York City or Washington, DC!

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the best practices of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, as demonstrated by their active social media profiles and portfolio of work. They need to understand the most current content strategies used by these platforms and be equipped to create videos, articles, headlines and share language that best play to each of those platform’s strategies. They need experience with video production and have a strong understanding of breaking news. An ideal candidate has a proven ability to identify the most shareable and newsworthy nuggets from broadcast content and streaming TV programs, then quickly spin them into social assets. They should also be comfortable live tweeting breaking news situations, and able and willing to work newsroom hours, which may include holidays. Most of all, the Social Media Associate Producer will be a strong writer with the ability to write concise, shareable social language that is both accurate and true to the Evening News brand.

The duties of the Social Media AP include, but will not be limited to:
Live tweeting the Evening News broadcast
Translating Evening News television packages into shorter social videos tailored specifically to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok
Using social listening tools to inform social language and imagery choices
Producing and editing shareable videos and quote graphics
Proactively identifying stories and social activity trending online and how we can use it
Reacting swiftly to breaking news
Composing social headlines and share language that is both highly shareable and consistent with the CBS News brand Candidate qualifications:
2 to 4 years of social media or television experience in a news environment
Experience working in a broadcast or digital newsroom
Strong social media skills with proven portfolio of work
Ability to multitask
Team player who is able to work with a diverse group of people
Familiarity with social media audiences, standard processes and analytics
Strong writing skills with demonstrated portfolio of published work
Video editing experience
Knowledge of graphic design, Photoshop and video editing tools such as Premiere and Wochit
Ability to work well with others under tight deadlines
Adaptable hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
Degree in journalism, communications or related Required Qualifications
2 to 4 years of social media or television experience for a news organization
Able to provide work samples for review
Expert on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok
Strong writing, grammar and AP style background
Strong news judgment, ethics and instincts
Able to work nights and holidays
Have a degree in journalism, communications or related

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $48,800.00 - 70,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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