Job Description

Overview CBS News is seeking a hard-working and capable Social Media Associate Producer AP with a passion for news and politics to help us 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. The candidate 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 that feel authentic to the audiences we are trying to reach. An ideal candidate has an eye for the most newsworthy and shareable moments within larger news events, press conferences, interviews and segments on Face The Nation, and is proficient in the production techniques and standard processes for crafting vertical social videos, still graphics, Instagram carousels and link posts to articles. This Associate Producer will write share language for captions and titles that are concise, shareable, and fully in context and in line 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. They will help oversee the continued growth of the accounts to which they are assigned, including metrics like followers, video views and engagement. This role will require working evening hours from Wednesday to Sunday. Responsibilities • Produce and edit videos for social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube) using in-platform tools to render text and graphics.

• Identify and surface the most newsworthy and shareable moments within large news events and segments.
• Write concise, contextually accurate captions and titles in line with CBS News branding.
• Create vertical videos, still graphics, Instagram carousels and link posts to articles.
• Subtitle video for social using editing platforms and text tools within TikTok and Instagram.
• Oversee growth metrics for assigned accounts, including followers, video views and engagement.
• Monitor and adapt to breaking news, working under tight deadlines.

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 both editing platforms and the 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. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ViacomCBS

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