The Digital Producer for Growth & Engagement is a skilled video content creator and writer who uses editorial judgment to make real-time decisions! They can respond quickly to breaking news, identify top newsmaking moments and build explainer-style video content for CBSNews.com and YouTube. They should be comfortable making quick turn-around videos during breaking news events and will pitch creative video/story ideas to the director of Growth & Engagement, using data to guide their content decisions. They should have a strong understanding of SEO, using keyword research tools and crafting clickable headlines.
The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday from 4p to midnight. It’s a hybrid role based out of New York. You will need to shift your schedule as news breaks.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Edit and publish original long-form video content including CBS News talent, using voiceovers, adding text on screen and more
- Edit and publish original short-form, vertical videos that highlight the top news of the day or capture top moments from CBS News programs
- Identify CBS News broadcast or stream segments to repackage for our YouTube audiences
- Identify CBS News archives to resurface, working closely with executive producers, rights & clearances, legal and standards teams to ensure content is cleared for publication
- Clip live news coverage, special reports and more from CBS News Streaming in real-time
- Run daily live streams, curate and optimize CBS News’ YouTube channels
- Write your own original SEO-friendly, accurate headlines and descriptions to accompany all videos published across CBSNews.com and YouTube
- Write clear, concise, and error-free app, web, Apple News and OTT push alerts that could go out optimally to a wide audience without revisions
- Write CBSNews.com articles across a wide array of topics
- Contribute to G&E reports that are distributed across various verticals and platforms, identifying traffic patterns and sharing suggestions on how to grow traffic
Qualifications
- You have 3+ years of experience in a digital breaking news environment and proven ability to react quickly as news develops
- Familiarity with editing software (Adobe Premiere, PhotoShop, Wochit, etc.)
- You’re a strong writer and self-editor who can move quickly and with precision
- You’re familiar with analytics platforms like Adobe, Chartbeat, YouTube Studio, etc.
- You know how to craft a compelling headline and description following SEO standard processes
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 WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, 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: $80,000.00 – 90,000.00.
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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