Warner Bros. Discovery
Senior Weekend Producer, CNN Digital Video Editorial
Warner Bros. Discovery, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
CNN’s digital video production team creates original video content for all CNN digital platforms. We write, produce, shoot and edit, working collaboratively across the organization.
Your New Role… The weekend Senior Producer will be a key member of the CNN video organization, leading the weekend team that produces news video for all of CNN’s digital platforms.
This role will primarily be responsible for overseeing the team’s weekend coverage. They will monitor the news of the day, make assignments and oversee scripts and edits. The Senior Producer will coordinate closely with newsgathering teams across the globe to bring in the most compelling content, and will work with writers and programmers to ensure the audience’s digital video needs are being met on all relevant stories. They will make smart editorial decisions quickly to best serve the audience what’s new. They should also be prepared to oversee content as well as jump in on script writing, video editing, and publishing.
The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who loves a fast-paced news environment. They are comfortable making assignments and overseeing the work of others. They should be well versed in creating vertical videos for mobile and social, as well as 16x9 video. Sound editorial judgment and creativity are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline-driven news organization.
This position can be based in New York, Atlanta or Washington.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Planning for and covering the news of the day
Managing production resources to create compelling digital video content
Generating ideas and assignments to meet audience demands
Giving feedback on scripts, edits, and headlines
Experimenting on multiple platforms to reach new consumers
Coordinating across all CNN bureaus and departments
Qualifications & Experience…
8+ years of experience in a national or major media market
Strong editorial judgment and a proven track record of covering news in video formats
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentExpertise in post-production software such as Adobe Premiere, Avid NewsCutter or similar
Extensive knowledge of creating video for digital platforms, including social and mobile
Excellent organization and communication skills
Must be able to work holidays, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require
How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $82,592.00 - $153,384.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
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Your New Role… The weekend Senior Producer will be a key member of the CNN video organization, leading the weekend team that produces news video for all of CNN’s digital platforms.
This role will primarily be responsible for overseeing the team’s weekend coverage. They will monitor the news of the day, make assignments and oversee scripts and edits. The Senior Producer will coordinate closely with newsgathering teams across the globe to bring in the most compelling content, and will work with writers and programmers to ensure the audience’s digital video needs are being met on all relevant stories. They will make smart editorial decisions quickly to best serve the audience what’s new. They should also be prepared to oversee content as well as jump in on script writing, video editing, and publishing.
The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who loves a fast-paced news environment. They are comfortable making assignments and overseeing the work of others. They should be well versed in creating vertical videos for mobile and social, as well as 16x9 video. Sound editorial judgment and creativity are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline-driven news organization.
This position can be based in New York, Atlanta or Washington.
Your Role Accountabilities…
Planning for and covering the news of the day
Managing production resources to create compelling digital video content
Generating ideas and assignments to meet audience demands
Giving feedback on scripts, edits, and headlines
Experimenting on multiple platforms to reach new consumers
Coordinating across all CNN bureaus and departments
Qualifications & Experience…
8+ years of experience in a national or major media market
Strong editorial judgment and a proven track record of covering news in video formats
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentExpertise in post-production software such as Adobe Premiere, Avid NewsCutter or similar
Extensive knowledge of creating video for digital platforms, including social and mobile
Excellent organization and communication skills
Must be able to work holidays, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require
How We Get Things Done… This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $82,592.00 - $153,384.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
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