Contract
CBS Television Stations
New York, NY, USA
Desk Assistant, CBS NEW YORK (Freelance) Desk Assistant (Freelance) CBS New York is looking for a journalist who wants to grow their news-gathering skills at the #1 television station in the portfolio of Paramount owned stations. Join a team with tremendous opportunity for career growth and development! Key Responsibilities: Work closely with assignment editors, reporters, and producers in development of daily news coverage. Make regular calls to a wide range of local agencies to confirm information. Set up and conduct interviews. Assist with editorial research and fact-checking. Communicate information to the newsroom in a timely fashion. Answer phones, emails and vet information and tips. Log interviews and press conferences. Shadow assignment editors with opportunities to run the desk as acting assignment editor Required Skills: Must be a clear and courteous communicator. Must understand deadlines and be comfortable in a...

