Paramount • Miami, FL 33126
Job #2688373234
CBS O&O in Miami (WFOR) is looking for an aggressive Assignment Editor who has a passion for news and a desire to win the big story. The ideal candidate will also be able to develop community stories that have true impact in South Florida.
Responsibilities
Manage news crews and assignments
Must be able to manage logistics under intense deadlines
Monitor phones, scanners and social media
Contribute to daily editorial meetings
Review news releases and monitor local news sources
Requirements
At least three years assignment desk experience
College degree is preferred, but not required
Expert multi-tasker who thrives under pressure
Flexible with schedule: breaking news, cover any shifts that need coverage
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 ~~~, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #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 ODONNELL, 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, ~~~, 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 ~~~ 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 todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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