Line Producer

Paramount

WGA Line Producer for CBS News Streaming, managing live breaking news content and editorial decisions. Requires strong news judgment and collaboration with various newsroom teams.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,360 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in producing and writing for broadcast news, with a strong command of AP style and the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Proficient in utilizing ENPS and collaborating effectively with teams to create engaging news content.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Experience In News ProductionCommand Of AP StyleFluency Using ENPSSuperior News JudgmentBachelor’s Degree In Journalism

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Hard Skills

News ProductionCopywritingStory DevelopmentFact-CheckingContent EditingRundown ManagementLive Show CoordinationGraphic OrderingTease WritingHeadline Writing

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingMulti-TaskingCalm Under PressureMentoringCommunication

Industry Keywords

Broadcast NewsDigital News ChannelNews StandardsRights And ClearancesBreaking News CoverageContent RepurposingLive ProgrammingEditorial ContentNewsworthy Events24-Hour News Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with the executive producer & supervising producer in a fast-paced, demanding environment, handling breaking news and news-of-day demands for a 24-hour digital news channel
Line produce editorial news content, shape show flow and stack elements in the rundown
Work from the control room to guide shows in and out of breaks and to navigate both live and recorded content, including helping to determine when it will run in future hours
Partner with assignment desk and booking team to request correspondents and live interview guests
Order informative graphics and utilize compelling video to create engaging news programs
Distribute assignments and direct a team of writers, associate producers and digital associates to build original content as well as edit and repurpose content from broadcast and other content partners
Write teases, headlines, opening package and readers for live programming, including story slugs and lower-third banners
Generate story ideas for future coverage
Assign and record swap content for automated software wheel
Monitor and take newsworthy live events to air in the control room
Communicate with anchors, correspondents and control room team ahead of and during live shows, exhibiting a calm and professional demeanor in high pressure situations
Serve as a mentor to junior writers
Coordinate with sales department to implement accurate ad loads in rundowns
May also perform the responsibilities of content producers, producers, and associates producers and digital associates, as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience producing and writing copy for a national broadcast, cable or streaming network, or equivalent local TV news experience in a major market
Command of AP style and broadcast writing with impeccable grammar and spelling
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage
Superior news judgment & critical thinking skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism or related field
Fluency using ENPS is a must
Deep knowledge of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices
Must pass comprehensive CBS News Digital writing test
Must be available to work all shifts — early morning, dayside, nights, weekends and holidays — sometimes on short notice or as coverage, scheduling and news events warrant, as this is a 24-hour news organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

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