National Producer – News
CBS Television Stations Digital Media Group
New York
CBS Television Stations Digital Media is looking for a talented news
producer to edit, publish, syndicate and coordinate compelling
national and international content across our network of local
television Web sites and wireless initiatives.
Our team of national producers works directly with the newsroom-based
Web teams at our CBS owned-and-operated stations to manage breaking
news and special event coverage across all our sites. National
producers also publish across our sites the top national and
international stories, as well as business, sports, entertainment,
consumer and health news.
Our national producers monitor each station’s Web site, on-air
newscasts and wireless efforts throughout their shift, keeping an eye
out for compelling stories of national interest. They also work
directly with the station Web teams on writing strong copy and
engaging headlines, spotlighting strong video and photo elements and
developing content that will build audience, increase time spent on
the site and strengthen online interactivity.
National producers provide basic training and technical support for
station Web staffs, facilitating communication with the Digital Media
Group’s technical and sales teams as needed.
Our industry is fast-paced and this position especially requires a
mindset conducive to that environment.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Exceptional skills in writing stories and headlines with
demonstrated professional news judgment
• Well-versed in AP Style, as well as print and broadcast newsroom
standards
• Ability to multitask while maintaining focus on a continuous
deadline
• Ability to implement initiatives that help build audience traffic
and interaction with station sites
• Keen understanding of Web and wireless usability and user
behaviors
• Working knowledge of Web publishing technologies (HTML, image
optimization, browser compatibility, etc.)
• Working knowledge of PhotoShop
• Exceptional organizations skills, high attention to detail and
excellent communication
• Independent initiative while fostering a positive team
environment
COMPETENCIES
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to actively participate in problem resolution, reacting
positively and quickly to changing dynamics
• Self-motivation and creativity to collaborate and work with a
diverse team
EDUCATION
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or closely related field
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
• 3-5 years professional experience working on a media Web site
with strong preference given to those with experience in a
television, newspaper, radio or wire service newsroom
This position is not a traditional M-F position. Evening and weekend
work may be required as well as on-call duty for breaking news
coverage.
This position is based in our New York City office.
Please send resume and cover letter to DMG.RECRUITMENT@CBS.COM
