Producer, CNN Video Editorial
Location: New York, NY
CNN’s Digital Video team creates original video content for all CNN platforms. We write, produce, shoot and edit, working collaboratively across the organization to cover breaking news, trending topics, and important issues. From terrorist attacks to immigration to economic and climate crisis, we tell human‑centred stories with the aim of informing, inspiring and engaging the largest global digital audience in news today.
Your Role Accountabilities
- 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
How We Get Things Done…
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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation for this role. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. 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. Our benefits include health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing