What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anchor / MSJ position at CBS Television Stations?
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.
CBS3/KYW-TV and CW Philly 57, the CBS-owned and operated television stations in Philadelphia, has an opening for on-air Anchor/Reporter. Preferred candidates will have a dynamic on-air presentation along with extensive anchoring and reporting experience, outstanding writing, and verbal communications skills, possess a comprehensive understanding of television news production, and be able to handle live breaking news both in the studio, in the field on our linear broadcast as well as streaming channel. Candidates must be adept in interviewing and have impeccable news judgment! Anchor/Reporter will be required to contribute special reports and be actively engaged with social media. Must be willing to attend station events and make appearances as needed. The ideal candidate will be a highly energetic newsroom leader and be able to work effectively with others in a deadline-driven team environment.
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CBS3/KYW-TV and CW Philly 57, the CBS-owned and operated television stations in Philadelphia, has an opening for on-air Anchor/Reporter. Preferred candidates will have a dynamic on-air presentation along with extensive anchoring and reporting experience, outstanding writing, and verbal communications skills, possess a comprehensive understanding of television news production, and be able to handle live breaking news both in the studio, in the field on our linear broadcast as well as streaming channel. Candidates must be adept in interviewing and have impeccable news judgment! Anchor/Reporter will be required to contribute special reports and be actively engaged with social media. Must be willing to attend station events and make appearances as needed. The ideal candidate will be a highly energetic newsroom leader and be able to work effectively with others in a deadline-driven team environment.
- BA or BS in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- A minimum of 3 years television anchor/reporter experience in medium/large market
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to ad-lib easily in various types of situations
- Strong live reporting skills
- Ability to handle working under the pressure of intense deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to present scripts with clarity and energy
- Proven record of meeting deadlines and developing contacts
- Proven record of contributing story ideas
- Knowledge of the Philadelphia area and area news, events, government, and communities
- Well-versed in a wide variety of subjects to include local, state, and national affairs.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to work with a variety of computer applications for news as well as MS Applications
- Bi-lingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to viacomaccommodations@viacom.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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