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Weve got the brands, weve got the stars, weve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all were missing is YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter both for our audiences and our employees and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.
WJZ is seeking an experienced and highly organized person to oversee the efficient flow, management, and oversight of digital media across news and production systems. This role is integral to the day-to-day operations of our news department and studio, ensuring seamless integration of media assets & supporting content creation across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with developing & maintaining SOPs and workflows around non-linear editing software, video playback systems, photography, drone operations, & media/archiving management. Our candidate must also have a strong background in broadcast news operations and studio workflows.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with IT and Engineering teams on system updates, upgrades and workflow improvements, and communicate SOPs across news and production workforces.
Provide technical support & training for newsroom and studio personnel on photography, drone, editing & playback platforms, microwave trucks and bonded cellular technologies..
Monitor & manage system performance, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot media workflow issues related to photography, editing, playback and asset management for linear and streaming production.
Act as a key driver in elevating content quality by working closely with photojournalists, MSJs & producer/editors to implement best practices with proactivity and positivity.
Provide hands-on leadership of the photography team with scheduling optimization to harness the best content-gathering in Baltimore.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Proven experience in a broadcast television environment with a strong background in photography, digital production, producing, editing and media asset management.
Proficiency in Edius, Adobe, iNews and Grass Valley Stratus systems is a plus.
Proven understanding of news production workflows & their evolution, editorial processes, and studio operations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline.
Excellent social skills & collaborative approach. Must be a people person & people leader!
Ability to troubleshoot technical problems quickly & effectively with follow-up and follow-through.
Available to work days, nights and weekends in a 24/7 newsroom environment.
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 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 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.
What We Offer:
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramounts 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: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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