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#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Multimedia Journalist/Reporter 

Full-time union              

CBS News Philadelphia is looking for an energetic Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) Reporter to join our early morning on-air team. 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 audience. Candidates must be able to shoot and edit high quality video to tell appealing stories to our broadcast and streaming audiences and users of our vibrant digital platforms. We focus on the heart behind the headline while covering hard news. Original storytelling is encouraged in a style that focuses on optimism, tenacity, and hustle. If you’d like to be an impactful part of a growing and resourceful team of major-market journalists, we’d like to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities:
This person will shoot, write, edit & report news stories for KYW-TV. Will turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments.
•    Effective communicator in the field with story composition and live or look-live reporting
•    Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
•    Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve
•    Key collaborator with team of managers at two stations
•    Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
•    Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer.
•    Ability to shoot, write & edit.
•    Self-motivated & able to generate own story ideas that are compelling and provide a viewer benefit.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
•    College Degree preferred.
•    At least 3 years’ experience reporting in a commercial broadcast setting including regular live reporting; daily live reporting preferred.
•    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
•    Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting a plus.
•    Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends.
•    SAG-AFTRA union membership required.

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.  

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• 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.
• Explore life at Paramount:

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. 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. 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 as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. 

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