About this role
Role Overview
- Research and develop story ideas focused on crime and justice
- Gather and organize footage, documents, and background materials for producers and correspondents
- Prepare outlines, background packets, and interview briefs
- Coordinate logistics for field and studio shoots, including travel, locations, and production support
- Partner with Rights and Clearances to obtain materials and permissions
- Fact check scripts and story elements for accuracy and alignment with CBS News standards
- Collaborate with editors, producers, and digital teams to shape storytelling across platforms
- Contribute to digital and promotional content that enhances the show’s reach
- Build effective relationships with colleagues, contributors, and external contacts
- Handle sensitive material with discretion, empathy, and professionalism
Requirements
- 3+ years of production experience
- Background in journalism or investigative storytelling
- Editorial judgment, accuracy, and attention to detail
- Experience in research, fact checking, or story development within a newsroom, documentary, or long form production setting
- Must be willing to travel as needed, including ability to drive to assignment locations
- Valid Driver's license
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) plan
- life insurance coverage
- disability benefits
- tuition assistance program
- PTO