Temporary AFTRA Network Anchor & Reporter
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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 60MINUTES, 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 WITH NORAH ODONNELL, 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.**JOB DESCRIPTION:****AFTRA NETWORK PART-TIME ANCHOR/IN-HOUSE REPORTER for CBS News Radio**_Salary: Union Scale Day Rate $515/Day for Anchor; $420/Day for In-House Reporter/AFTRA union_We are seeking a high-energy, solid news person for part-time anchoring and in-house reporting with strong writing skills and solid news judgement. Must be conversational and a creative storyteller who can develop major National and International stories and pursue newsmakers to enhance coverage of the Networks award-winning news brand. This anchor position involves holidays and both Saturday and Sunday shifts.JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Anchor / In-House Reporter)+ Anchoring six-minute network radio newscasts once an hour and one-minute bottom of the hour Network Updates.+ When news wants, anchor one-minute to 90-second Special Reports as many as 3 times an hour.+ Producing and recording news segments.+ Gathering, writing, recording, editing and delivering news content inclusive of providing live coverage when breaking news occurs.+ Interviewing newsmakers.+ Writing scripts and ad-libbing material for stories under tight deadlines.+ Development and research of potential news stories.+ Making station appearances as required.+ Working with sales and promotions departments to develop sponsored news packages.+ Other duties as required by management.+ This anchor position involves working weekends and overnight hours.QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum of 5+ years anchoring or reporting news for News broadcast. Radio experience is a plus. Must be computer literate and have excellent writing skills. Position requires proficiency in audio editing and packaging news sound and interviews. Position requires contemporary sound and excellent on-air delivery. Knowledge of the broadcast area and station demographics is essential; 4 year degree in journalism preferred. Ability to work weekends and overnights.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHiring Salary Range: $52.50 - 64.38.The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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. 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. 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