Newswriter/Producer

Paramount

Newswriter/Producer at CBS LA producing news by crafting stories and managing live productions. Collaborating closely with producers in a 24/7 newsroom setting.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeStudio City • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $76,596 - $104,832 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Produce daily newscasts and fill-in, when needed, on Newscasts & Cut-Ins
Craft compelling news stories using words, pictures, sound, and graphics
Excellent writing skills and copy-editing ability needed
Work closely with producers and managers in the control room with the ability to add to the editorial process in a breaking and live news environment
Build a compelling newscast with high production value in a competitive environment
Generate story ideas and actively participate in editorial meetings
Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills
Understand & use multi-platform tools such as social media & our OTT platforms to reach viewers and deliver news
Other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least five years’ experience, preferably in a top 20 market
Newswriting, line producing, editing, and storytelling experience
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel to create compelling content
Maintain a steadfast commitment to accuracy and fairness
Ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic, quickly changing environment is essential
Strong Tease/Promo writing
Experience with Avid iNEWS, and Grass Valley Edius System a plus
Available to work any shift as assigned in a 24/7 newsroom, including weekends & overnights

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

newswritingline producingeditingstorytellingcopy-editingstrong tease writingeditorial judgmentcritical thinking

Soft Skills

excellent writing skillseffective communicationinterpersonal skillscollaboration skillsability to multi-taskcommitment to accuracy and fairness