Job Description

REF: 38321

CBS BUSINESS UNIT: CBS Television Stations

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Staff

JOB SCHEDULE: Full-Time

JOB LOCATION: Baltimore, MD

ABOUT US:

CBS Television Stations consists of 29 owned-and-operated stations, including 16 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates. Among its stations are WCBS-TV and WLNY-TV (New York), KCBS-TV and KCAL-TV (Los Angeles), WBBM-TV (Chicago), KYW-TV and WPSG-TV (Philadelphia), KTVT-TV and KTXA-TV (Dallas-Ft. Worth), KPIX-TV and KBCW-TV (San Francisco), WBZ-TV and WSBK-TV (Boston), WUPA-TV (Atlanta), WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV (Detroit), KSTW-TV (Seattle), WTOG-TV (Tampa-St. Petersburg), WCCO-TV (Minneapolis), KCNC-TV (Denver), WFOR-TV and WBFS-TV (Miami), KOVR-TV and KMAX-TV (Sacramento), KDKA-TV and WPCW-TV (Pittsburgh), WJZ-TV (Baltimore), as well as WCCO-TVs satellite stations KCCO-TV (Alexandria, Minn.) and KCCW-TV (Walker, Minn.).

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for executing and managing digital strategy to maximize user engagement across multiple platforms. Ability to make independent editorial decisions on writing, producing, and showcasing news content consistent with station philosophy and brand objective. Respond quickly and effectively to breaking news across all platforms. Assign Reporters to generate updates, fresh content, video and pictures for digital platforms. Ability to multi-task, communicate and coordinate with on-air television assignment editors and producers. Must be a self-starter who can work independently to achieve digital goals. Ability to write and edit scripts and video is important. Candidate with basic video editing and graphic design experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

At least 3 to 5 years of news experience as well as experience in digital and social media. Strong writing, editorial and editing skills. Must understand newsroom operations.

Proficiency Skills:

Understands AP Styles

Video Editing

Photo Editing

Knowledge of Social Media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube

Program Knowledge:

Word Press, Photoshop, Edius, Microsoft Office, Social News Desk, Tweet deck, iNews and other tools for day to day operations

FUNCTION: Editorial/Publishing/Content

EEO Statement:

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

At ViacomCBS, 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. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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

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