Multi-Skilled Journalist, Reporter
CBS News and Stations
Philadelphia, PA
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CBS News Philadelphia is seeking an energetic Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) Reporter to join our early morning on-air team. We want someone who brings creative story ideas to the table, cultivates sources, owns social media, is passionate about local news, and can connect with our audience. Candidates must be able to shoot and edit high-quality videos to tell appealing stories to our broadcast and streaming audiences and users on our vibrant digital platforms. We focus on the heart behind the headline while covering hard news. Original storytelling is encouraged in a style that focuses on optimism, tenacity, and hustle. If you’d like to be an impactful part of a growing and resourceful team of major-market journalists, we’d like to hear from you.
Primary Responsibilities:
This person will shoot, write, edit & report news stories for KYW-TV. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact [email protected].
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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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 [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Primary Responsibilities:
This person will shoot, write, edit & report news stories for KYW-TV. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments.
- Effective communicator in the field with story composition and live or look-live reporting
- Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
- Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve
- Key collaborator with a team of managers at two stations
- Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
- Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer.
- Ability to shoot, write & edit.
- Self-motivated & able to generate own story ideas that are compelling and provide a viewer benefit.
- College Degree preferred.
- At least 3 years experience reporting in a commercial broadcast setting, including regular live reporting; daily live reporting preferred.
- Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast, streaming and the web; experience writing for the web required.
- Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Avid Media Composer editing preferred
- Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting a plus.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends.
- SAG-AFTRA union membership required.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact [email protected].
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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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 [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
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Job function
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Industries
Entertainment
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