Full Job Description

CBS Television Stations consists of 28 CBS-owned stations in 17 major U.S. markets, as well as the stations’ digital properties. The portfolio of stations includes 15 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates.
The station group’s properties also include CBSN Local, a joint initiative with CBS Interactive that features direct-to-consumer streaming news services in the markets where the Company has local news organizations. CBS Television Stations’ premium local content is also distributed to consumers by the group’s websites and mobile applications.

We are looking for a Freelance Sports Producer with a strong knowledge of Boston Sports. This person is responsible for all aspects of producing the sportscast – writing & researching scripts, timing sportscasts, editing video, some shooting and occassional field producing. The primary responsibility will be producing the sports segments within our newcasts, although there will also be opportunities to work on our sports programming outside the newscasts.
Nights & Weekend availability is a must. Schedule flexibility is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three (3) years as a line producer in a medium or large market preferred. Bachelor’s or technical degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field preferred. Excellent organizational and communication skills required. Must be results-oriented, innovative and demonstrate teamwork.
• Must provide LINK TO WORK, WRITING SAMPLES, AND RESUME FOR CONSIDERATION.
• ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At ViacomCBS, 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. ViacomCBS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. 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.

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