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CBS News and Stations · 1 day ago

Multi-Skilled Reporter (CBS Television Stations)

CBS News and Stations is looking for passionate, dynamic, multi-skilled Reporters to drive hyper-local storytelling at CBS Atlanta's new news operation. The role involves owning the story from pitch to production, writing, shooting, and editing, while engaging with audiences across all platforms.

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Responsibilities

Deliver stories that lead newscasts and perform high-energy and engaging live shots
Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air and special projects ensuring all pictures and sound are of the highest quality and accurately recorded
Enterprise character-driven stories, break news and advance headlines
Establish and maintain relationships/sources within the community
Quicky gather and verify its accuracy, disseminating critical information for air
Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers
Must be able to interact with viewers/users on social media sites
Collaborate effectively with colleagues in News, Digital, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily assignments and special projects
Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership

Qualification

Reporting experienceVideographyEditing experienceLive reportingAtlanta marketInterpersonal skillsCreativityTeamwork

Required

B.A. degree in a related field is preferred
At least 5 years of reporting experience in a top 30 market
Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta market; including issues and topics that matter most to the community
Strong videographer and editing experience, will provide additional storytelling training
Must be curious, creative, results-oriented and committed to teamwork
Able to work a flexible schedule in a 24/7 news environment in addition to standard hours
Maintain a valid driver's license

Preferred

Prior experience in-live reporting with both live trucks and backpack streaming video preferred

Company

CBS News and Stations

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CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Tim Bennett
Vice President, Partnerships
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Brad Holmes
Director, Strategic Partnerships
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