Online News Producers (2), CBS5.com

San Francisco

Stephen Warley August 3rd, 2006

Produces multimedia news material for CBS5.com. This job is primarily editorial though also requires basic HTML knowledge and general familiarity with web-based content/publishing/production applications. Ability to react to and post breaking news quickly and accurately is a core requirement of this position. Applicants must have strong copy editing skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties include writing copy and editing text from television scripts and wire services, editing and posting streaming video, optimizing/cropping photos and other imagery, creating photo slideshows, managing user-generated content and adapting other material from third-party content providers for the Web – all under deadline pressure. Producer will take editorial directions from the Director of Internet Operations and the Web Managing Editor.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and significant journalism experience along with Web skills preferred, as this is NOT an entry level position. Experience in a broadcast/online newsroom environment helpful, but may also consider suitable candidates with print backgrounds. Applicants MUST be strong writers with a knowlege of AP style and good organizational skills.

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit at desk for long periods of time and operate keyboard. * A detailed physical description is on file.

Send resume to:
Jim Parker
Director Of Internet Operations
CBS 5
855 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Email: jparker@kpix.cbs.com