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Overview

Company

Original Job Post

CBS News and Stations · 2 days ago

Reporter

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Report on air for all platforms of CBS News Network and Stations, including live shots in the field and in-studio debriefs

Pitch stories reflective of the community

Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air, features, ensuring all pictures and sound are of the highest quality and accurately recorded

Develop sources, break news and advance stories that can be turned quickly

Establish and maintain relationships/sources within the community

Quickly gather and verify its accuracy, disseminating critical information for air

Write crisp, conversational copy that engages viewers

Support Correspondents and Bureaus as needed

Collaborate in the field to capture necessary story elements

Perform other duties as assigned by editorial leadership

Appropriately represent CBS News and Stations in public settings including social media

Qualification

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Required

5+ years reporting experience at a news organization with proven experience in the field, managing story development

Bachelor’s degree in journalism and/or a related field

Proven track record of shooting, writing, and editing visually compelling stories seeking diverse perspectives

Ability to deliver the news accurately and concisely

Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities under tight deadlines

Ability to take on assignments that vary from extreme weather to environments including areas of social unrest, protests, etc.

Ability to work long hours as news dictates which could include working on regular days off, weekends and overnight with short notice

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to listen and receive feedback

Proficiency at shooting with a prosumer-style camera (latest equipment), capturing clean audio using hardwired and wireless microphones, and setting up basic lighting

Must be open to regular travel

Valid driver’s license is required along with the ability and willingness to drive