Paramount
Paramount
Paramount is a global media and entertainment company spanning streaming, television, film, sports, news, and youth-focused content. Its portfolio includes Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer streaming service; Pluto TV, a free ad-supported television platform; MTV; CBS Sports; and Paramount Pictures, which has produced and distributed films since 1912. The company operates across both linear and digital platforms, delivering live and on-demand programming ranging from sports and children’s entertainment to comedy, documentaries, and feature films. Paramount also emphasizes inclusion, sustainability, and content intended to create social impact, making it a broad-based employer for professionals working across media, marketing, technology, production, and entertainment operations.

Paramount News Writer — New York City (On-Site)

Write accurate, engaging copy for CBS Evening News and CBS Weekend News live broadcasts. Research breaking stories while meeting CBS editorial standards and broadcast deadlines.

Description

  • Create clear, active anchor copy for live newscasts, breaking news, and special reports, including intros, tags, voice-overs, and teases.
  • Investigate assigned stories and confirm details through reliable sources.
  • Deliver accurate, fair, and balanced copy under demanding deadlines.
  • Track news wires, social platforms, and other sources for developing stories.
  • Apply journalistic, legal, and CBS News editorial standards to all written copy.

Requirements

  • Writers Guild of America membership.
  • At least five years of television news writing experience in a network or major-market newsroom.
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to write according to AP Style.
  • Strong news judgment and an active interest in current events.
  • Ability to perform effectively under deadline pressure and adjust quickly.
  • Experience using newsroom computer systems such as ENPS, iNews, and Slack.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Availability for a flexible schedule, including regular weekday and weekend hours as news requires.
  • Ability to work on-site at the New York Broadcast Center.
  • Broadcast news writing experience.
  • Fact-checking and research skills.
  • Sound editorial judgment.
  • Live television production experience.
  • Effective deadline management.
  • Ability to collaborate with a team.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Highly developed grammar and storytelling skills.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Life insurance coverage.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Tuition assistance program.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • On-site and virtual engagement events.
  • Opportunities to build meaningful connections and contribute to a vibrant community.

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