Editorial Associate

Paramount

Editorial Associate supporting a Senior Producer at CBS News. Evaluating broadcast segments and ensuring adherence to CBS News Standards with attention to detail.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in journalism with a strong focus on fact-checking, research, and editorial processes. Capable of managing complex information and maintaining high standards of accuracy under tight deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Professional Journalism ExperienceFact CheckingResearching Complex Subject MatterAttention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure

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Hard Skills

Fact CheckingResearchingEditorial ReviewSourcing Quality AssessmentInformation Synthesis

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommitment to AccuracyEfficiency Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Tracking SystemsShared Databases

Industry Keywords

Investigative ReportingLong-Form ReportingEditorial AssetsArchival Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the Senior Producer to review, edit, and verify a range of editorial assets
Assess fact-checking materials for quality of sourcing
Maintain tracking systems to monitor segment progress
Organize and manage incoming materials within shared databases
Attend editorial meetings and screenings as part of the editorial review process
Provide general administrative, operational and research support as needed
Review internal and external requests related to archival materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional journalism experience
Experience in fact checking for print or broadcast journalism
Researching complex subject matter (e.g., legal, scientific, economic topics)
Supporting investigative or long-form reporting
Exemplary attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to synthesize large volumes of complex information into clear findings
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off