Senior Producer, CNN Video Editorial
About The Position
CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're building the next generation of breaking news storytelling for audiences everywhere. We're looking for journalists and creators who thrive in the urgency of news, are obsessed with great storytelling, and are passionate about producing compelling digital video that meets audiences where they are. Our teams blend sharp editorial instincts with production, design, and technology to deliver fast, high impact coverage across platforms. The Senior Producer, Video Editorial is a newsroom leader with deep expertise in digital video, breaking news, and visual storytelling. This role focuses on providing senior editorial oversight on scripts, edits, headlines, and packaging to ensure content is engaging, accurate, and aligned with CNN’s digital strategy, while also stepping in directly on coverage, production, and editing when needed during high-priority or breaking news moments. The ideal candidate brings exceptional editorial judgment, a strong visual sensibility, and a track record of creating digital first video that resonates. You'll cover major breaking news, explain complex stories with clarity and urgency, and develop original formats that stand out across platforms. You will also mentor and manage a team of producers and associate producers, helping elevate storytelling craft, editorial decision making, and production quality in a fast paced, collaborative newsroom.
Requirements
- 8+ years of digital news experience in a national or major media environment.
- Strong news judgment with the ability to identify compelling angles, prioritize coverage, and lead breaking news execution under pressure.
- Deep understanding of digital video storytelling, including visuals, pacing and headlines.
- Proven experience developing editorial video formats optimized for digital, mobile, streaming, and social platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, managing multiple priorities and rapidly shifting editorial demands.
- Leadership experience managing production teams, mentoring producers/APs, and guiding projects from concept to delivery.
- Expert level shooting, editing and post production skills, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere.
- Strong collaborator with experience working across editorial, programming, product, and talent teams.
- Proven ability to work with high profile talent and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
- Passion for breaking news, current events, and innovative digital storytelling.
- Excellent organization and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Lead creative development and editorial execution of digital video across platforms.
- Provide editorial leadership across scripts, visuals, pacing, and tone to ensure content is urgent, engaging, and built for digital audiences.
- Drive breaking news coverage and produce video storytelling that helps audiences quickly understand and connect with major stories.
- Lead projects end to end, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving newsroom.
- Manage and mentor producers and associate producers, elevating storytelling, editorial judgment, and production craft.
- Maintain high editorial and creative standards while encouraging experimentation in format, tone, and visual treatment.
- Review and approve scripts, edits, headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions, making strong editorial decisions aligned with CNN's digital strategy.
- Proactively ideate and experiment to evolve storytelling approaches and visual treatments.
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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
