Paramount is hiring a Producer at CBS News, based in Studio City, CA, to work directly alongside Chief Correspondent Matt Gutman. This is a field-facing broadcast news production role focused on generating content across network television, streaming, and digital platforms. It suits an experienced news producer who has spent real time in the field and knows how to move a story from tip to air under pressure.

About the Role

This position sits within CBS News and Stations, which operates one of the largest broadcast news infrastructures in the country, spanning 28 owned stations, the CBS News Streaming Network, and flagship programs including 60 Minutes, CBS Mornings, and CBS Evening News. Day to day, this producer manages the logistics of live and taped segments, coordinates crew scheduling across time zones, and makes real-time editorial calls on breaking news coverage. The role demands someone who can hold together the production workflow on a developing story while simultaneously pitching the next one.

Key Responsibilities

Produce live and taped news segments for network broadcast, streaming, and social distribution, maintaining editorial standards across all platforms.

Coordinate field crew logistics for live shots, including transmission scheduling and newsgathering operations in the field.

Monitor developing stories and position the correspondent and crew ahead of breaking news across all time zones.

Build and maintain working relationships with correspondents, photojournalists, technical staff, and bureau managers across the CBS News network.

Manage production timelines under tight deadlines, including coverage of natural disasters, high-profile interviews, and investigative pieces.

Develop multi-platform content strategies that serve network television, the CBS News Streaming Network, and digital news audiences simultaneously.

What You Bring

A minimum of five years producing experience in local television news, network news, or cable news, with substantial field production credits.

Demonstrated editorial judgment in a breaking news environment, including experience with live broadcast production.

Working knowledge of TV newsgathering technology and transmission workflows used in field production.

Ability to shoot and perform basic editing is a plus, particularly for solo or reduced-crew field situations.

Valid U.S. driver's license and full availability to travel domestically and internationally without restriction.

Flexibility to work overnights, weekends, and holidays as breaking news dictates.

Why This Role

CBS News is the home of 60 Minutes, the number one news program in the country, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 anchored streaming news service available free to all viewers. Working at Paramount on this level means your production work reaches audiences across every major platform, from linear broadcast to streaming television. For a field producer looking to work with a high-profile network correspondent on consequential stories, this is a legitimate next step.

Apply now for the Producer role at CBS News and bring your field production experience to one of the most recognized names in broadcast news.