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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 nationxe2x80x99s #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 WITH NORAH Oxe2x80x99DONNELL, 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 Stationsxe2x80x99 top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS Newsxe2x80x99 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 todayxe2x80x99s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
Overview:
CBS News is looking for a full-time personal finance writer for our xe2x80x9cMoneyWatch: Managing Your Moneyxe2x80x9d vertical, a business hub dedicated to sharing informative commerce and affiliate stories about high-interest financial topics xe2x80x94 from mortgage interest rates to life insurance policies to tax tips and beyond. The ideal candidate has a personal finance writing background and can write quickly while on deadline without sacrificing accuracy or CBS News standards. They should also have an understanding of sponsored content and affiliate links. Candidates should also have experience optimizing content for search.
Role and Responsibilities:
Pitch and write quick-turnaround daily personal finance stories based on the news cycle, as well as in-depth explainers, reviews and “best-of” listicles
Optimize headlines, metadata and copy for SEO
Update and maintain a library of existing articles
Assist the senior editor and managing editor with content planning and calendar management
Use data to inform MoneyWatch vertical priorities and adjust content decisions
Participate in broader strategic discussions
This role works Monday-Friday from 9a-5p or 10a-6p in your local time zone and can be done fully remote. Wexe2x80x99re also open to adapting the hours, business needs permitting.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $64,800.00 – 81,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.
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