Weekend Senior Producer, CNNI

Warner Bros. Discovery • Atlanta, GA

2d

About The Position

The CNN International Senior Producer plays a critical leadership role in shaping the editorial vision and execution of live and pre-produced overnight weekend programming. Partnering closely with the Executive Producer and Supervising Producer, this role drives story selection, editorial framing, and overall presentation to deliver compelling, high-quality newscasts. The Senior Producer also serves as a key operational leader within the control room, ensuring seamless execution under daily and breaking news conditions, and acts as the primary backup to the Supervising Producer when needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience producing live news programming
• Strong knowledge of international news, current events, and business news
• Proven control room expertise with daily line producing experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams in fast-paced environments
• Excellent editorial judgment, with a clear understanding of news value and story development
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure, particularly during breaking news
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, overnights, and weekends

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Supervising Producer and anchor to plan, develop, and execute weekend and weekday overnight programming
• Lead the creation of dynamic rundowns that reflect strong editorial judgment, distinctive angles, and audience relevance
• Collaborate closely with anchors to shape interviews, scripts, and key editorial moments
• Guide and support the production team, helping to prioritize coverage and elevate storytelling
• Maintain rigorous quality control across all elements of the broadcast, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and editorial integrity
• Take the lead in the control room during live broadcasts, including high-pressure breaking news situations
• Contribute to forward planning and editorial strategy, by identifying upcoming stories and finding relevant guests/experts.
• Step in for the Supervising Producer as needed, ensuring continuity of leadership and execution

What This Job Offers

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