Editorial Producer, The Source with Kaitlan Collins
About The Position
CNN seeks a talented Editorial Producer to join The Source with Kaitlan Collins in DC or New York! This role involves booking high-level Washington newsmakers, key policy experts, thought leaders, journalists, witnesses, and principals in major stories. The producer will coordinate logistics, conduct pre-interviews, and keep guests informed on topics and relevant research. They will also pitch new voices for the show, utilize strong control room skills for breaking news situations, and leverage social media to find individuals involved in breaking news events, potentially in remote areas. Developing and cultivating new guest relationships on behalf of the program and network is also a key responsibility. Travel for breaking news bookings may be required, and the producer must be present in the control room during the show.
Requirements
- 3+ years of news production experience
- A strong knowledge of politics and current events
- An aptitude for talent development
- The ability to multi-task and execute quickly
- Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience
- Awareness of guests/panelists political leanings
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple guests and to develop long-term relationships
Responsibilities
- Booking high level Washington newsmakers, key policy experts, thought leaders, journalists, witnesses and principals in major stories
- Coordinating logistics, conducting pre-interviews, keeping guests up to date on topics and relevant research
- Pitching new voices to join the show
- Strong control room skills, including the ability to react quickly during breaking news to line up officials, lawmakers, outside reporters
- Using social media to find people involved in breaking news situations in remote areas
- Develop and cultivate new guest relationships on behalf of the program and the network
- May require travel for breaking news bookings
- Being in the control room during the show
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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
