Producer

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media company seeks a daily news producer responsible for pitching and producing video news stories for a digital audience. Candidates must have experience in media, a passion for breaking news, and strong writing skills. Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and familiarity with social media platforms is essential. This role may require working varied hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a major media outlet or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of digital video and social media.
• Passion for breaking news and current events.

Responsibilities

• Researching, writing scripts, and editing video for all digital platforms.
• Finding sharp angles on news stories.
• Monitoring breaking news and live events.

Skills

Researching

Writing scripts

Editing video

Finding angles on news stories

Social media platforms

Fact-checking

Strong communication skills

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

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.

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

• Proven experience 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

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and champion inclusion. We consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.