Multi-Skilled Journalist

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Research, gather, and produce news content for newscasts, streaming, specials and all platforms for CBS Chicago.  This role is collaborative and non-traditional.  The primary responsibility will be to work with other journalists to produce news stories in all forms (packages, VOs, VO/SOTs, etc) utilizing all the tools of a multi-skilled journalist.  Secondary, will be as an on-air reporter.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
-  Produce enterprise content that is aligned with news strategies

-  Work collaboratively with a team to build compelling content

-  Write compelling, character-driven stories.

-  Research, write, shoot and edit VOs, Vo/SOTs and Packages

-  Participate in editorial meetings, supply meaningful enterprise content

-  Ensure that all production deadlines are met

-  Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness and ethics

-  Prepare copy for use on-line, social/digital media and on radio

-  Other duties, as assigned.

SECONDARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

-  Report live and on-tape – scripted and unscripted

-  Ability to report daily news and breaking news accurately and creatively

STRENGTHS YOU'LL NEED:
-  Results-Oriented and Innovative

-  Proven ability to write and edit broadcast copy that is aligned with news strategies

-  Ability to work within tight deadlines.

-  Receive constructive feedback and adjust performance accordingly

-  Experience with non-linear shooting and editing required

-  Knowledge of use of social media required. The ability to execute station’s social media strategy and efforts is necessary.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
-  Five years’ experience as a MMJ, preferably in a top 20 market

-  Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field.

-  Familiarity with Chicago area, strongly preferred.

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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