Associate Producer, Capitol Hill

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Overview:

The CBS News Capitol Hill unit is seeking an associate producer with well-developed editorial, reporting, and logistical skills to cover Capitol Hill. The associate producer will be expected to cultivate sources, cover events across the hill, work with correspondents and producers on the house and senate side and in the field, travel on short notice and report and write for CBSNews.com . Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of TV journalism experience, and the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven news environment. The associate producer will have well-developed writing, editing and research skills and the ability to work with camera crews. The selected candidate must possess exemplary interpersonal skills, initiative, willingness to work in a collaborative manner, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for news and storytelling. Experience editing taped packages is a plus. The candidate must be available to work weekends when needed and participate in a Capitol Hill weekend rotation to help cover the editorial needs of weekend shows.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Cultivate sources and cover events across both houses of congress

• Organize crews, log events and work in a team-oriented environment

• Edit taped packages, conduct research and book interviews

• Provide creative input, pitch, and develop and execute original stories 

• Arrange interviews and location shots and produce content under strict deadlines

• Quickly gather and disseminate critical information for air, verifying its accuracy

• Pursue newsmakers and conduct interviews

• Write articles for CBSNews.com

• Communicate information to the bureau and assignment desk

• Coordinate transmission windows for live shots and feeds

• Shoot and edit breaking news, day of air, features 

• Appropriately represent CBS News in public settings including social media

Basic Requirements:

• 2+ years working at a news organization with proven experience in the field

• Strict adherence to the highest journalistic standards

• Solid reporting and writing skills

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities

• Ability to work long hours as news dictates which could include working on regular days off, weekends and overnight, with short notice

• Ability to travel with short notice both domestically and internationally

• Ability to take on assignments that vary from extreme weather to environments including areas of social unrest, protests etc. 

• Proficiency at shooting with a prosumer-style camera, capturing clean audio using hardwired and wireless microphones, and setting up basic lighting

• Valid driver's license required

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen and receive feedback

• Broadcast and Digital experience preferred

• College Degree in broadcast journalism, history, or political science or related field preferred, but not required

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 77,000.00. 

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.
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