Broadcast Associate / Correspondent Assistant, CBS News

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  We are seeking a Broadcast Associate / Correspondent Assistant to join the CBS News team in Washington D.C.! The ideal candidate is a team player with a passion for news. They must have attention to detail and be able to prioritize and multi-task while sticking to strict deadlines. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude who is hungry to learn.  

Responsibilities:  

• Perform administrative duties, including maintaining calendars, coordinating travel, preparing expense reports, and overseeing the day-to-day needs of the anchor 
• Conduct research for pieces and special reports as requested by Anchor, Senior Producer, and Producers.
• Manage social media accounts, such as pitching, shooting, editing, and producing across platforms
• Communicate professionally and discreetly with executives and talent
• Assist with long term project planning and story development 
• Support coverage of breaking news and major events, which may include nights, weekends, and overnight hours

 

Qualifications: 

• Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Handle confidential information with absolute discretion
• Must be a team player with a positive outlook 
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and passport
• Ability to balance priorities, multiple projects, and tasks, and act with urgency
• Exemplary written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Prior experience in a news setting is strongly 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.  

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Hiring Salary Range: $45,000.00 - 50,000.00. 

 

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.   

 

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