WGA Producer

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Overview:

CBS News 24/7, the network’s flagship national streaming news service, is looking for a seasoned Producer to help shape the editorial vision of our live national newscast. This role is central to upholding our 24/7 commitment - delivering urgent breaking news, high impact storytelling, on the ground reporting, and a transparent look at how the news comes together. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment and embraces innovative tools that deepen context, clarity, and accuracy for our audience. This position will be covered under the WGAE streaming agreement and is based at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for a national audience.

• Collaborate with national assignment editors, reporters, writers, and executive producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with CBS guidelines and standards.

• Lead in the control room with calm, confidence, and adaptability, especially during breaking news and high-pressure moments.

• Oversee editing, script writing and creation of news graphics.

• Time programs and segments with a good sense of pacing, power and urgency.

• Uphold impeccable grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced while ensuring active, conversational style writing.

• Exhibit well-developed editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of broadcast or cable news experience.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Strong journalism foundation and proven television production background, including news judgment, rundown management, and concise broadcast writing.

• Prior live control room experience, including serving as a Line Producer.

Additional Qualifications:

• Command of AP style and broadcast writing

• Familiarity with ENPS

• Basic video editing skills

• Sophisticated knowledge of current events, geopolitics and pop culture

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage

• Deep understanding of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices

• Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays, sometimes on short notice

• Must pass comprehensive writing test

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, 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $102,035.00 - 102,035.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.