What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter Multi Skilled Journalist - Freelance position at CBS News and Stations?
Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist
WBZ-TV/CBS News Boston has an immediate opening for a Freelance Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ). The ideal candidate is a resourceful and self-sufficient storyteller who excels at shooting, writing, editing, and presenting news for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. This position demands credibility, confidence, and dynamic live reporting. You’ll chase breaking news, deliver impactful live shots, and publish clear copy under tight deadlines. The freelance, on-call schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must shoot and edit using lightweight ENG or prosumer cameras.
Required Skills / Experience:
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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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 https://www.paramount.com/careers 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.
WBZ-TV/CBS News Boston has an immediate opening for a Freelance Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ). The ideal candidate is a resourceful and self-sufficient storyteller who excels at shooting, writing, editing, and presenting news for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. This position demands credibility, confidence, and dynamic live reporting. You’ll chase breaking news, deliver impactful live shots, and publish clear copy under tight deadlines. The freelance, on-call schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must shoot and edit using lightweight ENG or prosumer cameras.
Required Skills / Experience:
- Report live and taped segments, both scripted and unscripted, clearly and accurately.
- Independently gather facts, video, and interviews; manage multiple live shots per shift.
- Write compelling broadcast scripts and engaging digital content.
- Edit video efficiently in Avid
- Post timely updates on WBZ.com, CBS News Boston streaming, and social media.
- Collaborate closely with assignment editors, producers, and photographers.
- Commit unwaveringly to accuracy, fairness, and high ethical standards.
- Minimum 3 years of on-air reporting/MSJ experience in a medium-to-large market.
- Proven field shooting and editing skills.
- Strong news judgment, deadline discipline, and ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Availability for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to join SAG-AFTRA as required.
- College degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Daily freelance rate commensurate with experience, governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Organizations that wish to receive job vacancy notices from this posting’s television station should contact sf_recruitingsupport@paramount.com.
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 https://www.paramount.com/careers 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.
