WGA Producer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Develop, research, write, produce, and edit compelling news segments for a national audience.
• Collaborate with assignment editors, reporters, writers, and executive producers on editorial and content decisions under CBS guidelines and standards.
• Lead in the control room calmly and adaptively, especially during breaking news and high-pressure moments.
• Oversee editing, script writing, and creation of news graphics.
• Time programs and segments with effective pacing, power, and urgency.
• Maintain accurate grammar, spelling, and detail while using active, conversational writing.

Qualifications

• At least five years of broadcast or cable news experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong journalism foundation and television production background, including news judgment, rundown management, and concise broadcast writing.
• Prior live control room experience, including serving as a Line Producer.

Work arrangement

• The position is based in San Francisco.

Compensation

• Hiring salary range is $102,035 to $102,035; starting pay varies with geography, market demands, experience, training, and education.
• The role is covered under the WGAE streaming agreement.