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Sr. Digital Producer, WJZ

Paramount

Baltimore, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$100,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Blog, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcasting, Communication Skills, Copy Editing, Detail Oriented, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Google Analytics, Journalism, Local News, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Television, News Agency, News Reporting, Omniture, Performance Analysis, Podcasting, Radio News, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Storytelling, Streaming Technology, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Video Editing, Writing Skills, YouTube
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
1 day ago
**\#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content you in?** Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, weve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were 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:** WJZ is looking for a senior digital producer to help steer WJZs coverage across platforms. This role is responsible for overseeing digital breaking news coverage in-market, managing digital producers, writing and editing stories across a wide range of topics, clipping and optimizing video on CBSNews.com and on YouTube, and executing on growth initiatives across platforms.We are looking for someone with well-developed news judgment who can write and edit clear, accurate, fact-driven copy and craft compelling headlines on deadline in a fast-paced environment. Scrupulous attention to detail, a cool head under pressure, and exemplary communication skills are essential. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Coordinate, produce and update web coverage of news stories, gathering the latest information from a variety of sources, always being mindful of WJZ standards + React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles and running live blogs + Clip, edit and optimize videos for CBSNews.com, YouTube and other platforms, writing compelling, SEO-friendly headlines and descriptions + Manage the WJZ homepage to present the best of the journalism we produce + Work with reporters and producers to publish the best of WJZ to our website + Proactively plan content around key news events and tentpoles + Track content performance and share content insights across WJZ to help inform story selection across platforms + Send push alerts on breaking news, weather and other high-interest stories + Manage a small team of digital producers **Basic Qualifications:** + You have 3+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and a proven ability to react quickly as news develops + You're deeply familiar with analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Omniture, Chartbeat and Parse.ly **Additional Qualifications:** + You are a skilled writer who can produce quality copy on deadline + You have a knack for framing content in an engaging way for a digital audience + You thrive in a collaborative team environment 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 nations #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 todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 100,000.00. 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: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits + Generous paid time off. + An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramounts 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: https://www.paramount.com/careers/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 https://www.paramount.com/careers 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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