Broadcast Associate, CBS Weekend News

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.

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:

• 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: 10AM – 7PM

Onsite Role: This position requires in-person, non-remote, attendance at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative, operational, and editorial tasks as directed by Senior Broadcast Producer and 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

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.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $42,000.00 - 50,000.00. 

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.  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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