Multi-Skilled Journalist

CBS 62 (WWJ-TV) and CW50 (WKBD-TV), the CBS News and Stations owned & operated in the #14 television market Detroit, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our CBS News Detroit team. We want someone who fights for the lead story, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, owns social media and is passionate about local news. Candidates must have strong, creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis
•    Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency
•    Pitch vetted stories reflective of the communities we serve
•    Shoot, write and edit packages for daily newscasts
•    Establish and manage relationships/sources in the community
•    Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites
•    Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
•    Proven ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms
•    Must be proficient in Premiere Pro
•    Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG cameras, lighting, audio and LiveU
•    Must be able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to tackle problems quickly
•    Must have very strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
•    Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, holidays, weekends
•    Must be a team player who can multi-task and possesses the ability to work optimally under deadlines
•    College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
•    Minimum 4 years’ MSJ/television reporting experience 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 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 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. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

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