DC News Desk Producer: Live Signals & Field Coverage

TVZ; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CNN in Washington, DC is seeking a News Desk Producer to operate at the nerve center of the Washington newsroom. The role requires coordinating live signals, relaying updates to shows and digital managers, and maintaining strong communications with field teams.

The position involves coordinating pool coverage, deploying crews for DC events, sharing fresh video and social media content, and editing video for digital platforms under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage live signals for DC events and other incoming feeds, providing timely updates to shows and digital managers.
• Maintain communications with DC shows, editorial desks, and field teams to relay information as stories develop.
• Help coordinate pool coverage of events for the network.
• Work with field operations managers to dispatch crews to cover stories in the DC area and maintain contact with photojournalists and producers in the field.
• Relay editorial information and ensure fresh video and social media content are quickly shared with the network.
• Cut newsworthy video elements for digital platforms in collaboration with DC reporting teams.
• Make calls to DC area officials (police and fire departments) to assist newsgathering as needed.
• Demonstrate sharp editorial judgment and rapid decision-making in a high-pressure, high-volume newsroom.

Job description

CNN in Washington, DC is seeking a News Desk Producer to operate at the nerve center of the Washington newsroom. The role requires coordinating live signals, relaying updates to shows and digital managers, and maintaining strong communications with field teams.

The position involves coordinating pool coverage, deploying crews for DC events, sharing fresh video and social media content, and editing video for digital platforms under tight deadlines.