Reporter Multi Skilled Journalist - Freelance

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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:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Education:

• College degree or equivalent professional experience.

Compensation:

• Daily freelance rate commensurate with experience, governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $50.47 - $56.81.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. [[cust_payTransSTIP]] [[cust_payTransSalesInc]]

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