Content Producer, CNN Newsource Distribution

Society of Professional Journalists; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CNN Newsource is CNN's affiliate news service, delivering breaking news, enterprise reporting, live content, and editorial resources to more than 1,000 local news partners worldwide.

A Newsource Content Producer leverages the global newsgathering resources of CNN and its affiliate partners to identify, curate, produce, package, and distribute compelling content that helps local newsrooms create impactful coverage across broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a newsroom environment.
• Strong news judgment and ability to identify stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience covering breaking news and adapting quickly to changing circumstances.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to work with teams and partner organizations.
• Proficiency with digital publishing tools, social media, and newsroom workflows.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work in a team.
• Experience in local television news is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor CNN, affiliate, and external news sources to identify and prioritize stories for distribution.
• Curate, package, write, and publish content for CNN Newsource platforms and affiliate partners.
• Coordinate editorial coverage during breaking news and major events.
• Mine content and newsgathering resources for opportunities and enterprise reporting.
• Promote available content and editorial resources to affiliate stations.
• Collaborate with CNN editorial teams, affiliates, and partners to maximize content value.
• Maintain understanding of affiliate needs and provide content and services accordingly.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment to ensure content meets CNN standards for accuracy and quality.
• Adapt quickly to changing news priorities and work under pressure.
• Contribute to special projects to enhance Newsource's value to partners.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Editorial judgment

Writing & editing

Deadline discipline

Digital publishing

Social media

Team collaboration

Local TV experience

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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Your New Role...

CNN Newsource is CNN's affiliate news service, delivering breaking news, enterprise reporting, live content, and editorial resources to more than 1,000 local news partners worldwide. A Newsource Content Producer leverages the global newsgathering resources of CNN and its affiliate partners to identify, curate, produce, package, and distribute compelling content that helps local newsrooms create impactful coverage across broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms. The role requires strong editorial judgment, a passion for breaking news, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive journalist who can recognize compelling stories, communicate effectively with affiliate partners, and ensure content is delivered accurately, efficiently, and with the highest editorial standards.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Monitor CNN, affiliate, and external news sources to identify and prioritize stories for distribution.
• Curate, package, write, and publish content for CNN Newsource platforms and affiliate partners.
• Coordinate editorial coverage and content distribution during breaking news and major planned events.
• Mine content and newsgathering resources for story opportunities, enterprise reporting, and beat assignments.
• Promote available content, live opportunities, and editorial resources to affiliate stations.
• Collaborate with CNN editorial teams, affiliates, and partner organizations to maximize content value and audience impact.
• Maintain a strong understanding of affiliate needs and proactively provide content and services that support local newsroom coverage.
• Exercise sound editorial judgment and ensure all distributed content meets CNN standards for accuracy, fairness, and quality.
• Adapt quickly to changing news priorities and make timely decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Contribute to special projects and initiatives that enhance Newsource's value to affiliate partners.

Your Qualifications & Experience...

• 3-5 years of experience in a newsroom environment, such as an assignment editor, news producer, line producer, digital producer, writer, or content producer.
• Strong news judgment and a demonstrated ability to identify stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to make sound editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience covering breaking news and adapting quickly to changing circumstances.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build relationships across teams and partner organizations.
• Proficiency with digital publishing tools, social media platforms, and newsroom workflows.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Experience in local television news is strongly preferred.
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnights as news coverage demands.

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.

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