DC News Desk Producer: Live Feeds & Field Coverage

Warner Media, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

CNN in Washington, DC is seeking a News Desk Producer to be at the nerve center of the Washington newsroom. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and coordinates live signals, pool coverage, and communications with DC-based field teams and editorial desks.

You will guide editorial decisions, manage multiple feeds, and cut video for digital platforms, while maintaining rapid, accurate updates for the network.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressively complex related experience.
• Strong editorial acumen and ability to interpret editorial information.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment 24 hours/365 days a year.
• College degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage live signals for DC events and other incoming feeds, providing timely updates to shows and digital managers.
• Coordinate pool coverage of events for the network.
• Work with DC field operations managers to launch crews and coordinate with photojournalists and producers in the field.
• Ensure visual elements and related editorial information are shared with the network promptly.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

CNN in Washington, DC is seeking a News Desk Producer to be at the nerve center of the Washington newsroom. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and coordinates live signals, pool coverage, and communications with DC-based field teams and editorial desks.

You will guide editorial decisions, manage multiple feeds, and cut video for digital platforms, while maintaining rapid, accurate updates for the network.