Freelance WGA Producer

About the Role

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we have the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is you. Joining Paramount means becoming part of a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content, enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness, and co-create moments that matter for both our audiences and our employees.

CBS News 24/7, the network’s flagship national streaming news service, is looking for a seasoned Producer to help shape the editorial vision of our live national newscast. This role is central to upholding our 24/7 commitment by delivering urgent breaking news, high‑impact storytelling, on‑the‑ground reporting, and a transparent look at how the news comes together.

• Develop, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for a national audience.
• Collaborate with national assignment editors, reporters, writers, and executive producers while making editorial and content decisions in accordance with CBS guidelines and standards.
• Lead in the control room with calm confidence and adaptability, especially during breaking news and high‑pressure moments.
• Oversee editing, script writing, and creation of news graphics.
• Time programs and segments with a strong sense of pacing, power, and urgency.
• Uphold impeccable grammar, spelling, and attention to detail in all content produced while ensuring active, conversational style writing.
• Exhibit strong editorial judgment, effective communication, and critical thinking skills.

• 5+ years of broadcast or cable news experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong journalism foundation and proven television production background, including news judgment, rundown management, and concise broadcast writing.
• Prior live control room experience, including serving as a Line Producer.

Hiring Salary Range: $102,035 - $102,035. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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