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News Editor - CBS News.com
CBS
New York, NY, United States
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ABOUT US:
CBS Interactive is a premier online content network for information and online operations of CBS Corporation as well as some of the top native digital brands in the industry. Our websites dive deep into the things that people care about: business, entertainment, games, news, sports and technology. With more than 290 million unique visitors each month, CBS Interactive is a global top 10 web property and one of the largest premium content networks.
DESCRIPTION:
CBSNews.com is looking for a highly skilled news editor to work in a fast-paced environment.
Duties include:
Selecting and writing stories based off of network reporting, wire services or their own individual reporting; headline writing; editing content from other members of the team, including stories and video captions; ensuring that stories on the site feature related content, such as videos and photo galleries; sending mobile alerts and/or breaking news emails; managing the homepage at times.
Candidates must be self-motivated, creative, have impeccable news judgment, good with deadlines and dedicated to detail.
Familiarity with best SEO and social media practices is a must.
Ability to work both unsupervised and within a team, as well as to multi-task, is critical.
Job requires scheduling flexibility, including late nights and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Three to five years experience
BA or equivalent in Journalism or related field
Must successfully pass a background check
Preferred:
Newsroom experience with editorial CMS, wire & photo agency software
In addition, CBS will be guided by applicable federal, state and local laws when considering for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.
EEO STATEMENT:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled