Producer, CNN Video Editorial
Location: Atlanta, GA
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Pay Range: $66,500 - $123,500 per year
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.
Qualifications and Experience
- 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 B‑roll 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.
About the Role
This is primarily an afternoon and evening role. The daily news producer is responsible for pitching and producing video news stories that will resonate with CNN’s digital audience. They will monitor the news of the day, pitch story ideas, gather elements, do research, write scripts, edit video in‑house, and film with reporters at the office and, on rare occasions, in the field. They will think of sharp angles and creative ways to explain the news.
How We Get Things Done
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Compensation and Benefits
Pay Range: $66,500.00 - $123,500.00 per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentives, and program‑specific awards. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time and vacation.