Reporter/Producer, White House-CNN

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CNN is seeking a multi-talented and resourceful journalist with the ability to break news and a keen interest in and understanding of politics and government to join their White House reporting team. The job will demand reporting and producing in a high-pressure environment, as well as conceptualizing digital videos and utilizing other innovative storytelling formats to deliver news coverage and scoops regarding the president and his administration. It will also require significant organizational and coordination skills to help keep the team on top of the president’s demanding schedule such that they meet the demands that come with a 24-7 TV and digital news operation. One hour, the journalist might be rapidly writing breaking news posts and asking questions of White House spokespeople; the next, they might be identifying critical moments from a foreign leader meeting for a vertical video. The role also involves producing live shots, coordinating with photojournalists and managing requests from show producers. The ideal candidate will be creative and unfailingly collegial, with a demonstrated track record of reporting and writing under deadline and delivering copy cleanly and rapidly. Being able to conceptualize, shoot and edit video is also key. The position requires significant and regular collaboration with White House teammates and reporters from other beats.

Requirements

Multi-talented and resourceful journalist
Ability to break news
Keen interest in and understanding of politics and government
Ability to report and produce in a high-pressure environment
Significant organizational and coordination skills
Demonstrated track record of reporting and writing under deadline and delivering copy cleanly and rapidly
Ability to conceptualize, shoot and edit video
Typically has 3 or more years of related experience
College degree or equivalent industry experience

Responsibilities

Reports, research, writes and own all stages of assigned stories from short Live Story posts to fully formed published stories and everything in between across all platforms
Conceptualizes and help produce digital videos for multiple platforms and work with others to utilize innovative storytelling formats
Utilize strong editorial judgment to quickly and effectively frame and headline news items for maximum impact
Develop sourcing of government officials and external players, both for reporting and logistical matters
Advise editors and planning teams on key storylines and events for coverage consideration
Be responsible for writing stories/alerts/Live story posts as assigned by editor
Produce live segments, both in the field, studio or from remote network locations
Provide editorial coverage for pool responsibilities, and assist with TV crew for network coverage needs
Demonstrate a sense of urgency in pursuing breaking news stories and delivering updates in real-time
May be deployed on field assignments to enhance breaking news coverage or to pursue distinctive storylines
Monitor the competitive landscape and multiple sources for news developments