Writer/Producer, Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju (Temporary)

Warner Bros Discovery Inc • Washington, DC

50d

About The Position

CNN seeks a talented Writer/Producer (Temporary) to join the State of the Union team!

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of politics and current events required; digital experience is a plus.
• Two to five years of broadcast political writing, reporting or newsgathering experience required.
• Proficient in inews.
• Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience.
• Excellent writing and researching skills - style, language, accuracy and balance.
• Ability to think quickly during breaking news and produce segments accordingly.
• A good attitude - eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented.
• Strong production vision - ability to envision a segment or package and turn it into reality.
• Self-starter - ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Political field producing experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the anchor, executive producer and senior producer in pitching, researching, planning, and writing show segments.
• Identifying, producing and organizing elements that spark debate with our panelists.
• Collaborating with news-gathering and research teams.
• Coordinate with the control room team in Atlanta. Produce segments in breaking news situations.
• Producing digital & social media projects as needed.
• Helping to research and produce Magic Wall segments.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• an employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• a retirement savings plan
• paid holidays and sick time and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees