Paramount Agency - San Francisco, CA
posted 3 months ago
The Story Editor will play a crucial role in shaping the news content for CBS News and Stations, working closely with reporters from the CTS Station Group to ensure that stories are relevant for a national audience and suitable for the CBS 24/7 national streaming shows. This position involves developing and evaluating story ideas with a strong emphasis on groundbreaking enterprise journalism and compelling storytelling. The Story Editor will be responsible for approving scripts, assisting with rewrites, and providing innovative production ideas. Collaboration with executive producers and news producers is essential to effectively place stories and maintain high standards for news content. In this role, the Story Editor will utilize excellent news judgment, writing, and editing skills, along with imagination and strong management capabilities. The individual must work closely with reporters to enhance their story conception, execution, and storytelling skills. Previous experience in broadcast news management, particularly with direct oversight of reporters, is a necessity. The position demands the ability to work under extremely tight deadlines and requires availability for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is covered under the WGAE streaming agreement, reflecting the commitment to fair labor practices in the industry.