WGA Line Producer

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CBS News Streaming is seeking a New York-based WGA Line Producer to join our 24/7 news coverage team. This role is ideal for a collaborative, editorially driven producer who thrives in a fast-paced, live news environment. The successful candidate will have exemplary news judgment, well-developed organizational skills, and a passion for visual storytelling. They will play a key role in producing live coverage, making sound editorial decisions under deadline, and partnering with teams across the newsroom to deliver accurate, compelling content. This role is represented by the WGA East.

Work closely with the executive producer & supervising producer in a fast-paced, demanding environment, handling breaking news and news-of-day demands for a 24-hour digital news channel

Line produce editorial news content, shape show flow and stack elements in the rundown

Work from the control room to guide shows in and out of breaks and to navigate both live and recorded content, including helping to determine when it will run in future hours

Partner with assignment desk and booking team to request correspondents and live interview guests

Order informative graphics and utilize compelling video to create engaging news programs

Distribute assignments and direct a team of writers, associate producers and digital associates to build original content as well as edit and repurpose content from broadcast and other content partners

Write teases, headlines, opening package and readers for live programming, including story slugs and lower-third banners

Generate story ideas for future coverage

Assign and record swap content for automated software wheel

Monitor and take newsworthy live events to air in the control room

Communicate with anchors, correspondents and control room team ahead of and during live shows, exhibiting a calm and professional demeanor in high pressure situations

Serve as a mentor to junior writers

Coordinate with sales department to implement accurate ad loads in rundowns

May also perform the responsibilities of content producers, producers, and associates producers and digital associates, as needed

5+ years of experience producing and writing copy for a national broadcast, cable or streaming network, or equivalent local TV news experience in a major market Command of AP style and broadcast writing with impeccable grammar and spelling

Ability to multi-task and handle multiple assignments for regular programming as well as rolling breaking news coverage

Superior news judgment & critical thinking skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education in journalism or related field

Fluency using ENPS is a must

Deep knowledge of news standards, rights and clearances and fact-checking practices

Must pass comprehensive CBS News Digital writing test

Must be available to work all shifts — early morning, dayside, nights, weekends and holidays — sometimes on short notice or as coverage, scheduling and news events warrant, as this is a 24-hour news organization

This position is based in New York and requires working in-person at the CBS Broadcast Center

Well-developed communication skills and ability to train and advise associate producers, production assistants and junior staff in writing and editing broadcast copy

Deep knowledge of editorial production, including control room