About the role

  • Daily news producer for CNN’s Digital Video team creating original video content. Collaborating across the organization for breaking news and important issues affecting the global audience.

Responsibilities

  • Researching, writing scripts and editing video for all digital platforms
  • Finding sharp angles on news stories
  • Monitoring breaking news, live events and search/social trends
  • Brainstorming and regularly generating story ideas
  • Shooting video in-office/studio and occasionally working with reporters in the field on breaking news and news enterprise stories
  • Experimenting with new video formats on multiple platforms; finding ways to creatively show and explain the news
  • Coordinating with colleagues in CNN bureaus around the world

Requirements

  • 5+ years of working at a major media outlet, or equivalent experience
  • Deep understanding of digital video and social media platforms
  • Experience fact-checking stories and conducting interviews
  • Passion for breaking news and current events
  • Skilled with post-production software Adobe Premiere
  • Familiarity with filming interviews and broll sequences
  • Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven environment
  • Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require
  • Foreign language skills a plus

Benefits

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

Job title

Producer, Video Editorial

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$66,500 - $123,500 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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