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CBS News is seeking a hard-working and capable Social Media Associate Producer AP with a passion for news and politics to help us optimize the biggest stories of the day for social platforms!

This role will require someone with strong editorial judgment and enough social media expertise to recommend the best treatment for each of the various social platforms. They will need to produce and edit videos that will engage audiences on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube – often using in-platform tools and features to render the text and graphics more authentic to the audiences we are trying to reach. An ideal candidate has an eye for the most newsworthy and shareable moments within larger news events, press conferences, interviews and segments on Face The Nation. They need to be proficient in both the production techniques and standard processes for crafting vertical social videos, still graphics, Instagram carousels and link posts to articles.

This Associate Producer will write share language for captions and titles that are simultaneously concise and shareable, yet fully in context and in line with the CBS News brand. Strong candidates will have experience covering breaking news, and be willing to work newsroom hours, which will include nights, weekends and holidays. They will help oversee the continued growth of the accounts to which they're assigned, including metrics like followers, video views and engagement.

This role will require working evening hours from Wednesday to Sunday.

Candidate qualifications:

1 to 3 years of social media or newsroom experience
Proven interest and proficiency in politics and/or foreign affairs
Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences and guidelines
The ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way
Outstanding writing, producing, and editing skills with established portfolio of published work
Ability to quickly and accurately subtitle video for social, using both editing platforms and the text tools within TikTok and Instagram
Ability to work well under tight deadlines, and be fast and responsive when news breaks
Degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications or related
Member of the Writers Guild of America or willing to join upon job acceptance

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: $73,500.00 - 73,500.00.

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

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