Digital Producer – Assignment Desk Editor

Paramount

Digital Producer/Assignment Desk Editor generating engaging content for CBS News and Stations. Collaborating in a newsroom environment focused on accurate and compelling news coverage.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $68,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help lead and communicate coverage during breaking news, with the focus on accuracy, urgency, and balance
Monitor law enforcement, fire, and official social media communications, and make “beat-checks” to determine story coverage
Understand and support our brand of Covering Colorado First, which requires identifying stories that impact the community
Create and edit engaging and creative content for digital platforms
Guide newsroom logistics and provide editorial support for MSJs, producers, and photojournalists
Edit reporter content for accuracy, grammar, AP style, digital best practices, fairness, and ethical considerations
Identify and generate stories that will create a buzz
Available to work nights, weekends, and early mornings

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years of journalism experience in a newsroom
Excellent writing skills, with the ability to produce accurate and compelling content quickly
Knowledge of online content management systems
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or equivalent experience

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

journalismcontent creationeditingAP styledigital best practicesstory generationaccuracygrammar

Soft Skills

communicationurgencybalancecreativityeditorial supportlogistics management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalismBachelor’s degree in communications