Multi-Skilled Journalist

Paramount Pictures - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Southfield, MI

11-50 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our CBS News Detroit team. We want someone who fights for the lead story, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, owns social media and is passionate about local news. Candidates must have strong, creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery. The role requires a proactive approach to news gathering and reporting, ensuring that the stories produced resonate with the communities we serve. The ideal candidate will be adept at developing and executing enterprise content consistently, covering breaking news with urgency, and pitching vetted stories that reflect the interests and concerns of our audience. In this position, you will be responsible for shooting, writing, and editing packages for daily newscasts, as well as producing content for various social media platforms. Establishing and managing relationships with sources in the community is crucial, as is the ability to perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality journalism and the ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy and efficiency under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis
• Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency
• Pitch vetted stories reflective of the communities we serve
• Shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts
• Establish and manage relationships/sources in the community
• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proven ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms
• Must be proficient in Premiere Pro
• Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG cameras, lighting, audio and LiveU
• Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to tackle problems quickly
• Must have very strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, weekends
• Must be a team player who can multi-task and possesses the ability to work optimally under deadlines
• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum 4 years' MSJ/television reporting experience preferred