Job Description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

The Media Manager is responsible for ingesting all forms of media received from photographers, producers, and field crews into designated servers and project environments. This includes media delivered on memory cards, optical discs, hard drives, and other storage formats. Attention to detail is essential, as producers and editors rely on the Media Manager to organize, label, and ingest media accurately and consistently—often under tight deadlines and during breaking news coverage. The successful candidate must be highly organized, meticulous, and capable of maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Precise labeling and proper organization of all media assets are critical to ensuring proficient editorial workflows.

The ideal candidate should possess a working knowledge of professional camera systems and the various file formats and codecs they produce. Equipment and formats encountered regularly include:

Camera Systems

• Sony FX9, FX6, FX3, X400, A7S, F5
• All Sony Prosumer cameras
• GoPro, Sony ZV-1 (POV Cams)

Media Formats / Codecs

• QuickTime
• H.264 (various implementations)
• AVCHD
• .MTS
• MXF
• Additional professional broadcast file formats as required

Requirements

• Strong knowledge with broadcast routers and patch bays. This role requires daily operation of routing systems and occasional use of patch bays. The successful candidate must be comfortable routing signals, downlinking feeds, and utilizing in-house routing and satellite tuning systems.
• Working knowledge of Avid Interplay and Avid Media Composer (including NewsCutter). Candidates should be comfortable creating pitch reels, assembling b-roll packages, organizing media within Interplay, importing assets into projects, and editing material on a timeline.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with producers, editors, and production teams.
• The Media Manager must be able to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, and respond effectively to the demands of live and breaking news production across broadcasts such as CBS Evening News, CBS Mornings, CBS Sunday Morning, and other network programming.
• Comfortable operating professional audio equipment, including audio mixers, and properly wiring microphones for talent and guests during interviews, live shots, and studio productions.
• The role also requires the ability to run and connect audio and video cabling between equipment, wall panels, and patch points while maintaining established engineering and production standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure, deadline-driven newsroom while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Union Requirement:

• This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The selected candidate must meet all applicable IBEW membership requirements and will be required to join the union as a condition of employment.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $61.68 - 61.68.

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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