Sports Producer (per diem)

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Looking for an innovative and detailed-oriented producer who can conceive, edit, and execute sportscasts with a strong knowledge and passion for Chicago sports.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Work under deadline demands to help build compelling segments for a virtual reality studio in collaboration with other sports producers, anchors/reporters.
• Prepare, coordinate, and edit material for daily sportscasts.
• Develop enterprising story ideas and segments.
• Proficient non-linear editing skills and sports scripting writing.
• Field produce, as needed.
• Must be knowledgeable in digital/social media platforms and ability to add to station strategies.
• Log televised sports events and interviews.
• Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics.
• Other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Creative, organized, and ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Line producing skills.
• Experience with non-linear editing is a must. Edius edit system knowledge, a plus.
• Experience with non-linear shooting, a plus.
• Must have strong knowledge of Chicago-area sports and history.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of experience as TV sports producer and editor, preferably in top 20 market
• Bachelor’s degree in journalist or similar field.
• Ability to work flexible schedule and irregular hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hourly Pay Range: $31.25 - $41.36 per hour

The hiring 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.

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, 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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