Multi-Skilled Journalist (per diem)

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff) CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV) is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our CBS News Detroit team. We want someone who fights for the lead story, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, owns social media and is passionate about local news. Candidates must have strong, creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery. This is a per diem position. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency Pitch vetted stories reflective of the communities we serve Shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts Establish and manage relationships/sources in the community Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Proven ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms Must be proficient in Premiere Pro Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG cameras, lighting, audio and LiveU Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the abilityto tackle problems quickly Must have very strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms Must be able to work a varied schedule including mornings, holidays, weekends Must be a team player who can multi-task and possesses the ability to work optimallyunder deadlines A valid driver's license is required College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalentexperience will be considered Minimum 4 years’ MSJ/television reporting experience 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, 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. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paramount Group