Associate Producer, CNN Global Productions
About The Position
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! CNN Global Productions brings the world's beauty and diversity into focus. Our team of master storytellers create editorial series that are revealing, engaging, dramatic, and cinematic. With access only CNN can offer, we travel to every corner of the globe to capture the unexpected and unforgettable. Your New Role… The Associate Producer of CNN Global Productions will be responsible for producing and editing revenue-generating, feature content for all of CNN’s platforms – from pitch to publish. They will be short-form multi-platform storytellers who strive to innovate and experiment with new technologies. The successful candidate has a strong foundation of production and editorial skills and will use these skills to create compelling short-form video content for CNN’s TV, Digital and Social platforms – thinking from an audience-first perspective. They will be comfortable writing scripts to a high standard, video editing their own content and working with CNN’s established processes to deliver content. Having experience in dealing with and analyzing data to make informed decisions in conjunction with the Producer will be key. An Associate Producer for CNN’s Global Production team is a position that requires creativity, speed and editorial intelligence. They will help support the creation of content working on topics like Travel, Technology, Sustainability, Business and Culture. This is a junior-level position that would be suitable for someone who already has some production experience, ideally in a newsroom with exposure to creating content that is top of its game. The ideal candidate will be proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, graphics and audio editing.
Requirements
- Experience of creating engaging content (written, video, social) that drives traffic.
- Proficient with Adobe Premiere Pro (or equivalent) editing software
- Proven knowledge of video formats and settings
- Attention to detail, accuracy and completeness.
- Works diligently and effectively to tight deadlines.
- Understands business needs and can switch rapidly between projects accordingly.
- Collaborates within the group and across groups.
- Able to express ideas effectively, organize and deliver information appropriately.
- Proactive creative thinker who generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities and suggests innovations.
- A solid foundation of editorial experience – preferably from working in a newsroom.
Nice To Haves
- College degree, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Pitching ideas for short-form video content that includes TV vignettes/segments, Digital videos (vertical and horizontal), social videos (on channels like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Instagram) and Fast Channels.
- Responsible for planning and facilitating shoots
- Occasional field producing
- Writing scripts and working with other CNN colleagues to ensure they meet CNN’s highest editorial standards
- Editing videos using Premiere Pro
- Publishing content through CNN’s CMS
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
