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Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

CBS Atlanta is looking for experienced directors to seamlessly execute live news broadcasts in a full state of the art virtual reality environment. If you thrive in live breaking news plus like to flex creative muscles, this is an opportunity for you.

The candidate we’re looking for is a great communicator, has strong technical, operational and organizational skills and can pivot in an instant from coded newscast to breaking news. Imagine the endless possibilities coding and directing newscasts in an immersive virtual environment. You’ll be working with producers creating dynamic visual newscasts. You’ll be verbally calling the shots to the jib op as the anchors work in the virtual environment to tell the story. And when it’s time for weather, you won’t just be cutting to a basic chroma key or video wall. You’ll be taking the viewer to a stunning virtual environment with dynamic interactive weather overlays on a virtual map.

This is a start-up news station designed for modern audiences. Get ready to challenge the norm when it comes to how the daily news story is told.

Job Function

• You’ll work with the editorial and production staff and provide leadership in and out of the control room directing a ambitious newscast using the latest VR technology.
• Director’s code their assigned newscast and run through portions of the show with crew and talent before going to air to ensure the highest level of readiness before going on the air.
• A successful candidate must have sound technical skills, collaborate before each show with producer to ensure smart, effective use of virtual tools and bring a “can-do” approach to problem solving in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Candidate must be willing to work a flexible work schedule that may include mornings and holidays. You must be open to implementing new technologies and/or methods to accomplish future assignments.

Required

• Demonstrated experience in live news production is required.
• Previous Control Room Automation use is required, Sony ELC experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of iNews preferred.
• Ability to work in fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude & leadership qualities with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities a must.
• Excellent people and communication skills needed.
• Good conflict resolution and problem-solving skills are a must.

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.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.