Associate Producer, Video Programming

The Associate Producer with the Video Programming team contributes to the creation and production of original and differentiating content, including but not limited to writing headlines and publishing content to all CNN digital platforms (Desktop, Mobile, OTT).

• Must understand the editorial direction of CNN.com and CNN TV to help ensure that tactical and coverage decisions align with the overall goals of CNN Domestic.
• As an Associate Producer you will coordinate with the CNN Digital Senior Producer and Producers, to ensure that the CNN Digital audiences are exposed to the best available content along the most-navigated digital pathways.
• You will be responsible for surfacing the best CNN content from various sources including but not limited to the CNN digital platforms, social media sites, and CNN Library while establishing and developing long-term repositories of high-value, long-shelf-life digital assets.
• As a member of CNN Digital, the Associate Producers work directly with CNN shows, both live and taped programs, to maintain and update live, fast moving rundowns while simultaneously delivering appropriate extended digital content to compliment the linear broadcast on a segment level for CNN Go.

What do we need from you?

• 2 years’ experience working in a news production environment.
• Solid skills at online or on-air production.
• Four Year College Degree.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or similar editing system.
• Excellent communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing skills.
• Basic news writing and video editing skills.
• A Familiarity with Web video and social media sites.
• Excellent communication skills. – Solid news judgment.
• Creativity/strong headline-writing skills.
• Conveys spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to execute during breaking news situations.
• Positive attitude (eager, energetic, team-oriented).
• Flexibility (Can deal with rapid changes in news, adapt to breaking news, and handle several tasks at once).
• Visual and presentation aptitude.
• Must be able to adapt to a 24 hour/7 days a week news environment.
• Must be able to work shifts at all times of day and night.

Preferred skills

• Familiarity with Web publishing and production tools and/or Content Management Systems
• News Video production (scripting, pkg production) a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with the CNN production systems, media operations and content management systems (iNews, MIRA, Mediasource)

But, wait there’s more

• Paid time off every year to volunteer.
• 2017 Best Company for Working Mothers.
• An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career.
• Part of the Warner Media family of powerhouse brands like HBO, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TNT, and TBS.

Turner, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and E-Verify users. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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