Associate Producer, All Over The Map

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

About The Position

CNN is seeking a sharp, editorially driven Associate Producer to support political reporting projects led by veteran journalist John King, including All Over the Map, a multi-platform series exploring American politics through the voices of voters. This role is ideal for a journalist with strong research instincts, sound editorial judgment, and a passion for political storytelling. You will play a key role in developing deeply reported, narrative-driven content across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in digital and/or broadcast journalism
Demonstrated strength in research, writing, and editorial judgment
Deep interest in U.S. politics and election coverage
Ability to synthesize policy, polling, and data into accessible storytelling
Experience working in fast-paced newsroom environments
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Willingness to travel occasionally as needed

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting political or election coverage
Familiarity with data-driven or policy reporting
Experience producing content for multiple platforms

Responsibilities

Conduct in-depth research and background reporting to inform political coverage
Identify compelling angles, data points, and contextual framing to strengthen stories
Organize and maintain research files, source databases, archival materials, and editorial documentation to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and continuity across projects
Collaborate effectively across editorial, production, and digital teams, contributing to a culture of clear communication, shared accountability, and high journalistic standards
Develop and pitch story ideas in collaboration with producers and senior editorial staff
Conduct pre-interviews and source outreach to shape segments and field reporting
Take ownership of specific story elements from development through post-production
Work closely with editors to organize materials, fact-check content, and refine narrative structure
Monitor political developments, policy changes, polling, and electoral trends