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Social Media Associate Producer, Face the Nation Washington, DC, US, 20036 Department: Communications/PR • Location: Washington • Employment Type: Full-Time • On-Site We are on a mission to unleash the power of content. Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content and strive to entertain the planet. CBS News is seeking a hard-working and capable Social Media Associate Producer AP with a passion for news and politics to help optimize the biggest stories of the day for social platforms. This role requires strong editorial judgment and social media expertise to recommend the best treatment for each platform. You will produce and edit videos that engage audiences on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube, often using in-platform tools and features to render text and graphics in line with our audiences. An ideal candidate has an eye for the most newsworthy moments within larger events, press conferences, interviews and segments on Face The Nation. You will be proficient in the production techniques and standard processes for crafting vertical social videos, still graphics, Instagram carousels and link posts to articles. You will write concise and shareable captions and titles that remain in context and aligned with the CBS News brand. Strong candidates will have experience covering breaking news and be willing to work newsroom hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. You will help oversee the continued growth of the accounts you are assigned, including metrics like followers, video views and engagement. This role requires evening hours from Wednesday to Sunday. Responsibilities Produce and edit videos for social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube) using in-platform tools and standard editing techniques. Write share language for captions and titles that is concise, shareable, and contextually accurate to the CBS News brand. Identify and promote newsworthy moments within larger events, press conferences, interviews and segments for social distribution. Manage and grow social accounts, monitor metrics (followers, video views, engagement) and report on performance. Collaborate with newsroom staff to curate and adapt content for social impact and audience reach. Qualifications 1 to 3 years of social media or newsroom experience Proven interest and proficiency in politics and/or foreign affairs Deep familiarity with social media platforms, audiences and guidelines The ability to write about a variety of topics in a strong, yet unbiased way Outstanding writing, producing, and editing skills with an established portfolio of published work Ability to quickly and accurately subtitle video for social, using editing platforms and text tools within TikTok and Instagram Ability to work well under tight deadlines, and be fast and responsive when news breaks Degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications or related Member of the Writers Guild of America or willing to join upon job acceptance What We Offer Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages Generous paid time off Exciting opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement Opportunities to build a vibrant community inside and outside the workplace Explore life at Paramount Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, 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 by contacting Paramount. For accommodations information, contact paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paramount Pictures

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