CBS Television Stations: News Photojournalist/Editor (Part-Time/Temp)

Content Producer is needed in Minneapolis, United States.

Client: CBS Television Stations

Location: Minneapolis, United States

Contract: Temporary, Part Time

CBS News and Stations Description:

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, CBSN, CBSN 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, CBSN, 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 NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES+ for Paramount+. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount + and other digital platforms. 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 network.

Job Responsibilities:

• Shoot assigned news and sports stories in a creative, clear and accurate manner
• Set up lighting and audio as situation dictates
• Edit daily stories under deadline pressure using non-linear editing systems
• Work with reporters and producers as well as on your own to create stories that are visually appealing and meaningful
• Operate ENG news vans, drive station vehicle to assignments and report all maintenance problems to supervisor
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and report equipment problems to supervisor
• Complete work within newscast deadlines
• Uphold journalistic, ethical and professional standards consistent with company policies and values
• Perform other duties, which may be assigned by a newsroom manager

Required Qualifications:

• Operating proficiency of Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P-2 or similar ENG Systems as well as non-linear editing on Edius, FCP X, Avid or a similar nonlinear editing system
• Must be able to obtain a valid MN driver’s license
• Must be physically able to carry, shoulder and shoot with a broadcast ENG camera (25 lbs. or more), as well as carry support equipment (i.e., tripod, lights, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years of experience as a photojournalist in a medium to major market
• Two to four year degree
• NPPA style shooting experience a plus
• FAA Part 107 license and flight experience a plus

Additional Information:

• Shifts will include nights, weekends and some holidays
• NABET Union membership required
• Please include a link to a demo reel with your online application
• Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
• At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.