Segment Producer, WGA

Paramount

Segment Producer creating and producing compelling news segments with CBS News Streaming Network. Responsible for editorial judgment and collaboration with producers to shape content in a live environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,960 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, develop, and produce segments that incorporate robust editorial judgment, high-quality sound, graphics, maps, and banners.
Collaborate with Executive Producers and Line Producers to write anchor questions and shape segment content.
Coordinate closely with anchors and correspondents, providing detailed briefings on subject matter.
Actively contribute in the control room during live broadcasts, ensuring smooth execution of segments.
Pitch and refine timely, relevant, and compelling story ideas under tight deadlines.
Exercise well-developed editorial judgment to identify stories with high potential for impactful storytelling.
Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute to show content development.
Ensure compliance with standards, rights, and clearances in coordination with senior production staff.
Maintain composure and professionalism in high-pressure, breaking news environments.
Demonstrate well-developed control room awareness and adhere to established production protocols.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years of newsroom experience.
Well-developed background in journalism, including exemplary news judgment and critical thinking skills.
Exemplary writing skills, including mastery of grammar, spelling, AP style, and broadcast writing.
Proven ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging copy under deadline pressure.
Ability to pass a comprehensive CBS News writing test.
Experience within a national broadcast, cable, or streaming news organization.
Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems.
Line producing experience.
Deep knowledge of current events, including international, national, political, and cultural news.
Ability to manage multiple assignments across both scheduled programming and breaking news coverage.
Experience working in live television environments with tight turnaround times.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
Well-developed understanding of political news and public affairs.
Knowledge of digital and social media platforms and content strategy.
Passion for emerging trends in digital and streaming media.
Demonstrated ability to contribute meaningfully in both editorial planning and live production settings.

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

Editorial JudgmentBroadcast WritingCopywritingContent DevelopmentStory PitchingSegment ProductionNewsroom CoordinationDeadline ManagementControl Room AwarenessCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingProfessionalismTeam CollaborationComposure Under PressureEffective Communication