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#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content you in?

Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, weve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were missing is YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter both for our audiences and our employees and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

CBS Television KDKA Pittsburgh is looking for a passionate person who loves to tell a story. A story that has impact to our community. A story that is a megaphone for our people. A person that strives on the written word, yet uses a lens to showcase the content. We are looking for our next Multi Skilled Journalist that keeps passion at the top of their resume. If you want to help change lives, if you want to be part of our powerful and passionate journalism team we could be a perfect fit. If you want to know more, simply apply below

Required:

Daily gathering of news and information for various platforms including TV, Digital and Streaming

Effective communicator in the field with story composition and live reporting

Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines

Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve

Key collaborator with team of producers and managers.

Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations

Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer.

Ability to shoot, write & edit.

Able to generate enterprise stories that are compelling and provide a viewer benefit

Able to build contacts in the community for developing impactful stories

Passionate self-starter!

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

College Degree preferred.

At least 3 years experience as an MSJ reporting in a commercial broadcast setting including regular live reporting; daily live reporting preferred; proven experience generating enterprise or investigative story angles a plus.

Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast and the web; experience writing for the web required.

Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Grass Valley Stratus, and Edius editing solutions preferred

Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting a plus.

Must be able to work all shifts

Union member position

This person will shoot, write, edit, and report news stories for CBS Pittsburgh. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the stations website and use all social media to promote their assignments.

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 cbsnews.com, 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, 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, CBSNews.com, 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 CBSNews.com 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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:

• Generous paid time off.

• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramounts most dynamic teams.

• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.

• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

• Explore life at Paramount:

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. 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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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