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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

CBS News Detroit is seeking a dynamic, multi-skilled producer to create and maintain content across digital platforms, with primary emphasis on our 24/7 streaming channel. This role requires close coordination with the assignment desk, senior managers, reporters, and broadcast producers to help boost viewership and enhance user experience across OTT, desktop, and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Respond to breaking news with a fast-paced, decisive mindset
• Be present in the control room for live coverage of events, newscasts, and breaking news
• Exercise editorial judgment in the selection of content
• Produce live or pre-taped segments, as needed
• Develop fluency in the technical framework behind the stream; navigate and troubleshoot as needed
• Create and maintain the “programming wheel”; understand timing to ensure accuracy and consistency among hours
• Write and edit original and updated content for the stream
• Execute stream-only programming with ease, including pressers and other live events
• Assist in producing content for other digital platforms, including web and social
• Adapt quickly to changing workflows, tools and editorial priorities
• Use audience metrics and performance data to inform content and programming decisions

Required Qualifications:

• 2 - 3 years of experience producing broadcast and/or streaming content
• Comfortable working in the control room, especially during breaking news
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage tight deadlines, and react quickly to breaking news
• Strong editorial judgement, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Effective time management skills
• Basic video editing skills
• Availability to work early mornings, nights, overnights, weekends and holidays
• Maintain CBS News editorial standards, accuracy, and ethical guidelines across all platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with i News and various streaming systems
• Social media experience
• Understanding of SEO strategy and YouTube

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

• Generous paid time off.

• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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.

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