Job Description

**\#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content you in?** Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, weve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were 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. WJZ-TV in Baltimore is seeking a creative, experienced, and versatile Multi-Media Journalist/Reporter with anchoring experience for television and all digital platforms. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Report, write, shoot, and edit engaging, informative, and compelling news content. Anchor newscasts as assigned and serve as a consistent fill-in anchor across various shows. Develop and implement enterprise stories regularly. Regularly contribute news content to the stations social media and digital platforms. Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness, and ethics. Ensure all daily production deadlines are met. Other duties, as assigned. CORE PROFICIENCIES: Dynamic storyteller and interviewer. Strong on-camera presence with proven anchoring ability. A collaborative leader who works well with a team and can successfully implement the stations mission and strategy. Expert communicator across on-air, online, and social media platforms. Skilled in non-linear shooting and editing. Proficient in leveraging social media for news coverage and audience engagement. Performs well under deadline pressure. Flexible and able to work a variable schedule as needed. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of three years of experience as an MMJ, with at least three years as an anchor or consistent fill-in anchor. Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or a related field preferred. Proven experience shooting and editing with small or mid-sized professional video cameras used in MMJ reporting. Must be willing to join SAG/AFTRA Union. QUALIFICATIONS: Proven anchoring experience across multiple formats and shows. Dynamic storyteller and interviewer. Team-oriented leader who can efficiently implement station strategy. Expert communicator on-air, online, and across social platforms. Experience with non-linear editing and shooting. Strong understanding of social media as a news tool. Thrives under deadline pressure. RESPONSIBILITIES: Report, write, shoot, and edit insightful and compelling news content. Anchor newscasts and contribute to special coverage as needed. Develop and execute enterprise stories regularly. Contribute to the stations digital and social platforms with timely and engaging content. Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and ethics. Meet all daily production deadlines. Perform other duties as assigned. 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 nations #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 todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this postings television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Hiring Salary Range: $80,000.00 - 95,000.00. The hiring salary 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. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. **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 Paramounts 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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