Producer

Paramount

WGA Planning Producer coordinating daily programming, breaking news, and special coverage for CBS News’ 24/7 streaming network. Scheduling correspondents, developing segments, and managing live-event logistics.

Posted 9/9/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,035 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating live news coverage, scheduling correspondents, and managing logistics for broadcast and streaming events. Proficient in digital video production techniques and familiar with the competitive digital news landscape.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Broadcast Newsroom ExperienceSegment ProducingDigital Video ProductionControl Room OperationsENPS & iNews Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Story PitchingLive Video StorytellingCoverage PlanningBreaking News ManagementScheduling Correspondents

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Digital Content ManagementSocial Media Knowledge

Industry Keywords

Streaming TelevisionNews CoverageCurrent EventsPoliticsPop Culture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with assignment desk, booking team, show producers, and domestic and international bureau editors on day-to-day programming and major news events
Identify and pitch stories for compelling live video storytelling, including day-of-air, special, and feature segments
Identify key events for future coverage planning
Collaborate with digital reporters to develop original segments based on their reporting
Gather and flag elements during breaking news
Contribute to the streaming network’s news event and coverage calendar
Communicate coverage plans to streaming-network and broadcast stakeholders
Work with the Editorial Director and senior leadership team to plan coverage for live events and specials
Schedule correspondents and camera positions
Coordinate live interviews and future-event logistics
Help direct and manage the streaming network’s daily coverage line-up
Participate in a 24-hour news operation covering domestic and international news

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years work experience in either a broadcast or streaming television newsroom, ideally at the national level with some segment producing experience
Hands on newsroom experience scheduling correspondents, booking studios, and gathering elements during breaking news
Fluent and knowledge of current events, politics and pop culture
Availability to work all shifts, including early morning, nights, weekends and holidays, on short notice and as coverage needs require
Basic understanding of control room operations
Ability to communicate with anchors, correspondents and producers in the field
Familiarity and working knowledge of digital video production-related techniques and online content management
Knowledge about social media and the competitive digital news environment
Familiarity with ENPS & iNews

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
Generous paid time off
Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events
Opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community