MSJ​/Reporter

MSJ/Reporter

WBZ-TV in Boston is seeking a creative, energetic, and experienced Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist for TV and all digital platforms. We want someone who brings creative story ideas to the table, cultivates sources, owns social media, is passionate about local news, and can connect with our audiences. Candidates must be able to shoot and edit high-quality videos to tell appealing stories to our broadcast and streaming audiences and users on our vibrant digital platforms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Shoot, write, edit & report news stories for WBZ-TV. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments.
• Perform high-energy, engaging live shots as assigned.
• Consistently develop and implement enterprise stories.
• Regularly supply news content to the station's social media and digital platforms
• Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness, and ethics.
• Ensure meeting all daily production deadlines.
• Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
• Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer.
• Key collaborator with a team of managers.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Minimum

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years reporting experience at a news organization with proven experience in the field, managing story development.
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a similar field preferred.
• Proven experience shooting and editing with small or mid-sized professional video cameras used in multi-skilled reporting.
• Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast, streaming and the web; experience writing for the web required.
• Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Avid Media Composer editing preferred.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must be willing to join SAG/AFTRA Union.

CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.