Sr. Digital Producer Job at Confidential, New York, NY

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  • Confidential
  • New York, NY

Job Description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview:

CBS News is looking for a Senior Digital Producer. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and content creator comfortable developing and editing videos for YouTube and other platforms, creating original, repeatable concepts, maintaining content calendars and drafting news alerts.

This is a creative, hands-on role for someone who can take an idea from concept to finished product—developing the story, writing the script, shooting/packaging the content and editing the final video. The ideal candidate can manage multiple projects and deadlines while also pivoting to respond to breaking news when needed. This position is covered by the WGA East and is onsite Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm ET.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Creates and publishes original videos – news-of-day videos, long-form thematic content, marathons, archive content and short-form slips, and other content as requested. 

  • Clips and publishes video segments, writes SEO-friendly and compelling headlines/descriptions, chooses and crops thumbnails.  

  • Ensures all necessary video content gets uploaded to CBSNews.com, YouTube and Paramount+ (& other partners) and follows guidelines by Rights & Clearance, Standards and Law; helps facilitate fixes, replacements and other changes as required. 

  • Publishes original video content, including thematic episodes and marathons, made for CBSNews.com and YouTube and maintains a content calendar with future ideas – ensures all original content is cleared by the show(s), Rights & Clearances and any other necessary parties.  

  • Maintains, curates and updates assigned CBS News brand YouTube channels. 

  • Requests and sets up YouTube live streams as needed, managing slates and OTT presence.

  • Coordinate with talent, correspondents and producers, etc. on booking, shooting and producing longform content that can be repurposed for YouTube (such as podcast shoots, on-set shoots, etc.).

  • Draft and send breaking news and segmented push alerts across platforms, including app, desktop, OTT, email, text and instant messages and for partner platforms. 

  • Helps coordinate detailed rollout plans across departments for specials, documentaries and other major news events, creating and executing a promotional plan (crafting push copy, prewriting articles and video heds/deks, etc. ).  

  • Helps maintain a content calendar and contributes to planning meetings, working with the SEO team on coverage plans as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience producing content in a fast-paced digital media environment.

  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, with a strong portfolio of video editing work.

  • Well-developed understanding of media production workflows, including asset management and production platforms.

  • Strong interest in breaking news and current events, with an eye for compelling stories and trends.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Exemplary writing and self-editing skills, with the ability to draft copy quickly and accurately while exercising strong editorial judgment.

  • Proficiency with analytics platforms, such as YouTube Studio, Adobe Analytics, and Chartbeat.


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: $116,000.00 - 130,000.00. 

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.
  • 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:

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. 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.

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