Freelance Newswriter
About the position 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 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 WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, 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 today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division. Responsibilities • Write compelling, succinct, and clear news scripts under tight deadlines for network news • Sound news judgement and writing according to CBS News policies, editorial standards and style • Research and evaluate news stories and verify accuracy of material and information from sources Requirements • At least four years of television news writing experience • Experience in ENPS or equivalent news computer system • Ability to write sharp, active, and straightforward news reports, intros/tags, and teases from raw materials including: wire copy, video, reporter notes • Familiarity with news feed services such as CBS Newspath • Ability to respond rapidly and effectively to tight deadlines and breaking news Benefits • Hourly Rate: $48.01/hr • Hybrid Work Model Apply tot his job