Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

Warner Bros. Discovery • Washington, DC

1d • $77,000 - $143,000

About The Position

CNN is seeking a Producer for its new streaming service. The Producer will join a growing team of video professionals creating high-quality content for a direct-to-consumer platform. The role involves pitching, writing, and editing short- and long-form content while maintaining editorial and journalistic standards. The successful candidate will bring strong editorial judgment, creative storytelling instincts, and advanced video-editing abilities, along with an understanding of digital platforms and audience performance.

Requirements

• At least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex related experience in a news or sports environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience.
• Strong editorial judgment and story instincts.
• Strong proficiency in shaping and revising narrative structure, tone, and pacing.
• Strong understanding of news and research skills.
• Strong writing skills for visual storytelling.
• Ability to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented across concurrent assignments.
• Clear communication and proactive teamwork.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent end-to-end editing, field shoot direction, motion graphics, platform packaging, asset management, and independent publishing.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere; the role also requires skill in After Effects.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with video performance metrics and audience insights.
• Creative vision and a strong understanding of digital platforms.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.
• Proactive ideation that aligns storytelling with platform trends and goals.
• Emerging sense of what makes a story distinct and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and execute ideas with attention to visual storytelling, composition, and pacing.
• Manage video projects end-to-end and juggle multiple projects at once.
• Ensure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standards.
• Collaborate with producers, talent, external contributors, and production partners across the news division.
• Own pre-production coordination, including logistics, bookings, and clearances.
• Assist with pre-production, production, and post-production tasks as needed.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, creativity, and editorial excellence.
• Pitch, write, and edit short- or long-form content for the streaming platform.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Vacation
• Annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards may also be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level