Paramount Streaming - Senior Editor

Video Editor is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Paramount Streaming

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Temporary, Freelance

Job Description

We are looking for a freelance senior editor to write and edit content for CBSNews.com across various topics including politics, health, crime, and entertainment. The ideal candidate should possess strong news judgment, the ability to produce clear, accurate, and fact-driven copy under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and experience in a digital newsroom. Key skills include strategic, data-informed decision-making, meticulous attention to detail, composure under pressure, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce CBS News standards, style, and digital best practices in the editing process.
• Oversee longer-term editorial projects as designated by Management.
• Coordinate pitches and story assignments as designated by Management.
• Produce and update web coverage of news stories utilizing various sources while adhering to CBS News standards.
• React quickly to breaking news, writing and publishing articles, and managing live blogs.
• Write and edit captions and publish videos from CBS News network and streaming.
• Manage CBSNews.com digital pages.
• Collaborate with CBS News and Stations teams to publish content on the website.
• Monitor content performance using analytics tools to guide decision-making.
• Optimize stories for search engines.
• Edit copy for various platforms, including video metadata and push alerts.
• Clip and publish videos as needed.
• Send app alerts and breaking news emails based on audience behavior and location as appropriate.
• Backfill for other team members as needed.

Requirements

Strong news judgment and extensive experience in writing and editing content for a digital newsroom. Knowledge of editorial standards and digital best practices is essential.