Overview
News Desk Supervisor Jobs in West Sacramento, USA at CBS News and Stations
Overview & Responsibilities
The News Desk Supervisor is responsible for managing newsroom assignments, monitoring phones, coordinating logistics, monitoring scanners and social media. You must have a passion for breaking news and seeking out important character-driven stories that matter to the community. You will be overseeing the assignment editors. As the leader of the assignment desk, you will build the desk team, provide feedback, and coach the staff.
Long-term planning and strong organization skills are paramount for this role.
Basic Qualifications
The ideal candidate must have the ability to multi-task and make fast decisions. You will be responsible for dispatching crews to stories and breaking news, using appropriate logistical and journalistic judgment. You will play a key role in identifying stories with emphasis on our key brand points and tracking stories as they develop. You will work with the Assistant News Director and Executive Producer Impacting Communities to develop a deeper understanding of the viewers we serve.
You will also work to develop and grow assignment editors tasked with overseeing incoming editorial around the clock.
Additional Qualifications
Minimum two years of prior television news manager experience is strongly preferred. However, a significant background in print reporting or radio news will be considered. Strong organizational and communication skills are 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 , 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, , 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 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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Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $90,000..
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 Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant…
Title: News Desk Supervisor
Company: CBS News and Stations
Location: West Sacramento, USA
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