Senior Editorial Producer - Guests, The Situation Room

Warner Bros. Discovery•Washington, DC

5d•$113,077 - $209,999•Hybrid

About The Position

CNN seeks a talented Senior Editorial Producer to join The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown team in Atlanta, New York, or Washington D.C.! The Senior Editorial Producer is responsible for booking guests and panelists and requesting major, newsmaker interviews. The ability to collaborate well with internal and external stakeholders is critical to this position. This individual is the show's chief booking representative and is responsible for booking guests for live, daily interviews.

Requirements

At least seven years as a booking producer or equivalent experience is required.
Proven performance booking guests and an established contact list are required.
Ability to multi-task, execute quickly and remain calm is required.
Knowledge of current events, key players and issues in global affairs is required.
Exceptional organizational, writing and communication skills are essential.
Ability to travel as needed is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Knowledge of Congress and the federal government.
Established relationships with communications directors and press secretaries.
Outstanding editorial judgment.
Informed about and interested in current events, politics, national security and international affairs.
Language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify, establish, cultivate and maintain critical relationships with newsmakers, experts, analysts, publicists and sources.
Coordinate guest bookings and make calls outside of regular office hours.
React quickly in breaking news situations to identify and book government officials, lawmakers, reporters and experts in situations where news is developing while the newscast is already on the air.
Use social media to find people involved in breaking news situations.
Serve as an ambassador for the anchor and senior producers.
Conduct pre-interviews with guests and analysts.
Coordinate live and taped on-camera interviews and shoots.
Proactively research and pitch newsworthy stories.
Manage long-term booking opportunities.
Mentor and serve as a resource to junior members of the staff.
May be responsible for managing other editorial producers.
Attend company events.
May be asked to perform other related duties as assigned.
Job may require travel for breaking news bookings.