Producer/Editor

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO! WJZ is seeking a dynamic, versatile, and creative Producer/Editor to join our award-winning newsroom. This is an ideal opportunity for a journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will be a true newsroom utility player, capable of producing newscasts and streaming shows, editing compelling video content, writing for digital platforms, and helping bring stories to life through innovative storytelling. Responsibilities Produce segments and/or complete newscasts for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. Produce live and recorded streaming programs, special coverage, and community-focused content. Write clear, compelling, and accurate copy under daily deadline pressure. Edit news stories, franchise pieces, teases, promos, and special projects using non-linear editing systems. Create and edit content for WJZ's innovative AR/VR studio environment. Locate, edit, and incorporate video, graphics, sound, and other visual elements that enhance storytelling and audience engagement. Write, publish, and update content for WJZ.com and other digital platforms. Create and optimize content for social media, streaming, and emerging platforms. Collaborate with producers, reporters, photographers, anchors, assignment editors, and digital teams to develop impactful content. Assist with community initiatives, special programming, and station projects. Monitor breaking news and respond quickly to changing coverage needs across all platforms. Maintain high journalistic standards, including accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting practices. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred. Strong professional or college-level writing skills required. Experience producing broadcast newscasts, streaming content, digital content, or equivalent newsroom experience preferred. Proficiency with non-linear editing systems and video production workflows. Knowledge of AP Style and digital publishing best practices. Strong news judgment and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment. Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital audiences. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment. Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage. Experience in local television news is 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. Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000.00 - 65,000.00. 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. Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products. Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more. 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