Producer​/Editor

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Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

WJZ is seeking a dynamic, versatile, and creative Producer/Editor to join our award-winning newsroom. This is an ideal opportunity for a journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will be a true newsroom utility player, capable of producing newscasts and streaming shows, editing compelling video content, writing for digital platforms, and helping bring stories to life through innovative storytelling.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce segments and/or complete newscasts for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Produce live and recorded streaming programs, special coverage, and community-focused content.
• Write clear, compelling, and accurate copy under daily deadline pressure.
• Edit news stories, franchise pieces, teases, promos, and special projects using non-linear editing systems.
• Create and edit content for WJZ's innovative AR/VR studio environment.
• Locate, edit, and incorporate video, graphics, sound, and other visual elements that enhance storytelling and audience engagement.
• Write, publish, and update content for  and other digital platforms.
• Create and optimize content for social media, streaming, and emerging platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, photographers, anchors, assignment editors, and digital teams to develop impactful content.
• Assist with community initiatives, special programming, and station projects.
• Monitor breaking news and respond quickly to changing coverage needs across all platforms.
• Maintain high journalistic standards, including accuracy, fairness, and ethical reporting practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Strong professional or college-level writing skills required.
• Experience producing broadcast newscasts, streaming content, digital content, or equivalent newsroom experience preferred.
• Proficiency with non-linear editing systems and video production workflows.
• Knowledge of AP Style and digital publishing best practices.
• Strong news judgment and ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news coverage.
• Experience in local television news is preferred.

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 , 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, 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, , CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe.

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