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Desk Assistant
CBS News (New York City)
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, CBSN, CBSN 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, CBSN, 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 NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES+ for Paramount+. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount + and other digital platforms. 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 network.
Overview:
CBS News and Stations is seeking a smart, creative, and hard-working Desk Assistant with a strong passion for journalism for its 24/7 News Services (Newspath) team. This position supports all members of the newsroom. Excellent people/customer service skills are required!
The ideal candidate is a teammate with exceptional organizational skills, is diligent, and has the ability to both multi-task and keep a calm head under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude. The candidate must be able to adjust to breaking news quickly!
Responsibilities:
- Work with Producers and Associate Producers to capture elements for correspondent packages and NewspathNow.com, the platform used to distribute content to stations and affiliates.
- Manage the retrieval of archive material
- Researching stories
- Setting up logistics for Zoom interviews and logging interviews for producers.
- This position includes weekend hours and may also include night and overnight responsibilities.
Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience in broadcast, cable or digital news preferred (strong internships considered)
- Degree in broadcast journalism or related field preferred.
Additional Qualifications:
- Knowledge of broadcast networks and stations/markets a plus.
- Available to work various schedules, including nights, overnights, and weekends
- The candidate should have strong digital/social media skills, including proficiency with Facebook, Facebook Live, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Instagram Stories, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Be able to spot viral and pre-trending content and turn it around for our brand.
- Must be proficient in the feel and best practices for social-friendly videos (including rights & clearances).
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Submitted by Adam Balkin ('97)
Job posted May 3, 2022
