Producer, Digital Programming, CNN
About The Position
We are CNN, the world’s most essential and engaging source of digital news. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place. As a Producer on the Digital Products & Services’ Programming team, you will apply sharp editorial judgment, multimedia skills and close attention to audience needs, as you curate CNN's home surfaces, send alerts and support optimization efforts for US and international audiences. This role requires strong news judgment, urgency and attention to detail. You'll help drive audience engagement, making decisions that affect how millions experience news. We are a highly collaborative team that works across global news teams, distribution editors and audience partners to ensure CNN's journalism is presented with clarity, creativity and impact. Strong communication skills are a must. This role can be based in our Washington DC or Atlanta newsroom, reporting into a Senior Producer.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in digital news and publishing, including time spent curating home surfaces
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Ability to work quickly under pressure while maintaining high standards
- Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills
- Familiarity with analytics, A/B testing, and content optimization
- Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
- Understanding of digital content across multiple formats, including video
- Experience with content management and digital publishing tools
- Must be able to adapt to a 24/7 news environment. Early morning, evening and holiday work are required as part of the team rota.
- Weekend work is expected as part of the normal weekly schedule.
Responsibilities
- Curate and package around the day’s agenda across digital formats (live, video, articles, photo galleries, graphics, interactives) to inform, engage, and entertain US and international audiences
- Exercise editorial and news judgment to ensure clear and engaging framing of CNN journalism
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, fairness, timeliness, and editorial integrity across all home surfaces and alerts.
- Apply strong understanding of the daily news agenda, as well as appreciation for what draws and engages audiences beyond it
- Work effectively in the CMS and publishing tools to ensure smooth and accurate updates
- Interact with newsroom stakeholders around daily decision-making and homepage moves
- Apply data-informed insights to guide decision-making and suggest improvements to our daily offer and curation tactics
- Optimize content in collaboration with senior programming producers, including crafting accurate, engaging headlines, suggesting improvements to visual treatments and running A/B tests.
- Support effective planning and content preparation for CNN’s home surfaces, including helping to prepare for live, tentpole and event coverage
- Draft and send alerts in collaboration with newsroom colleagues
- Participate in post-mortems and strategic conversations to shape programming approaches that balance editorial excellence, audience needs, and business goals
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays
- sick time
- vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
