Sr. Social Media Producer

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive top-level social production for CBS News, coordinating talent, on-screen work, and strategic content for social channels.

  • Must-have: 6–8 years in social media or newsroom experience
  • Standout: Senior producer with in-field shoots and team supervision

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Working with CBS News talent, including O&Os and affiliates, to script, record and produce original social content
  • Acting as one of the leaders on the team, advising social media producers on story priorities, production techniques and best practices, in day-to-day coverage, breaking news situations and during special events.
  • Appearing onscreen in original social videos and/or recording track for voiceovers.
  • Producing and editing original video packages for CBS News’ various social media channels and the CBS News Streaming Network.
  • Developing strategy for social channels and the optimization of show content for social platforms.
  • Utilizing analytics to inform strategy and experimentation.
  • Producing bespoke social content with talent, either as standalone social pieces or to preview segments on the show.
  • Generating innovative and creative ideas for ways to drive tune-in and grow audience on social.
  • Senior producing other producers’ video packages and scripts.
  • Performing the role of a senior producer on original production shoots in the field

Requirements

  • 6 to 8 years of social media or newsroom experience
  • Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences and best practices
  • The ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way
  • Strong writing skills with demonstrated portfolio of published work
  • Strong producing and editing skills
  • Ability to quickly and exactly subtitle video for social, using both editing platforms and the text tools within TikTok and Instagram
  • Ability to work well with others under tight deadlines Degree in journalism, communications or related
  • The schedule for this shift will be Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. ET.

Benefits

  • 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
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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.

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