Associate Producer

Job Description

OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES : Employee will assist in the preparation and production of CBS13 and Good Day Sacramento Newscasts. Duties include: Assisting producers with building rundowns and show formats. Writing for broadcast. Coordinating graphics and video elements. Supporting breaking news coverage with urgency and strong editorial judgment. Collaborating closely with anchors, reporters, photographers, and assignment desk staff Performing other duties as assigned Individual must be able to work flexible hours and overtime, including early mornings and weekends. Other duties as required. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS : Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting Television production experience and/or a college degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred but not required CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount , all digital