Associate Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

2d•$57,963 - $107,646

About The Position

CNN is hiring an Associate Producer for its new streaming service. The AP position will support production staff with editing clip-based content for VOD. Assignments include video creation of daily news videos or evergreen content. The AP must demonstrate strong editorial judgment, a visual eye for compelling video content suitable to various platforms, and proficiency in social media. The AP is also expected to adhere to defined editorial and journalistic standards.

Requirements

Typically 1 to 3 or more years of experience of related experience in a digital newsroom
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience.
Basic understanding of news
Sound editorial judgment, with emerging sense of what makes a story distinct, engaging
Strong research skills
Strong writing skills for visual storytelling
Ability to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented across concurrent assignments
Clear communicator and proactive team contributor.
Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and build a foundation in editorial production.
Ability to work under deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Operate basic camera/audio, assemble rough cuts, apply simple graphics, use CMS and asset tools, understand basic platform metrics
Proficient in Adobe Premiere

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in social media

Responsibilities

Supports day-to-day production operations across the team, including logistics, research, and editorial prep.
Demonstrates growing editorial judgment
Help shape story treatments that reflect strong editorial instincts and have platform relevance.
Support producers in the creative development, research, pre-production and post workflows for assigned stories
Support the development and treatment of stories with the guidance of producers
Logs footage, pulls selects, and assists in fact-checking or sourcing media.
Organizes production elements such as scripts, graphics, b-roll, music, and assets for easy team access.
Supports on-set or remote shoots by handling gear, slating, taking notes, or assisting talent.
Participate actively in edit reviews and publishing processed with an understanding of tone, pacing and platform needs
Ensure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standards
Remain engaged with Platform trends and audience behavior to inform content decisions
Assists producers and editors in pre-production, production, and post-production tasks as needed.
The Associate Producer fulfills these responsibilities by utilizing demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects.
Assignments will be completed under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule/working hours.