Producer, CNN Video Editorial

Turner Services Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a talented Daily News Video Producer to join CNN's Video Editorial team. This role centers on creating original video for CNN platforms, writing, scripting, editing and coordinating with reporters both in-office and in the field.

The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller with strong editing skills, a passion for breaking news, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and fairness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at a major media outlet or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of digital video and social media platforms; vertical video preferred.
• 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.
• Availability for holidays, weekends, overnights, and extended hours as news cycles demand.
• Foreign language skills a plus.

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

Skills

Video storytelling

News writing

Interviewing

Editing

Deadline driven

Multilingual

Team collaboration

Adobe Premiere

Tools

Adobe Premiere

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 are 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. To see what it's like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

Your New Role

CNN's Video Editorial team creates original video for every CNN platform. We write produce shoot and edit in close collaboration across the organization with a special focus on vertical video covering breaking news trending topics and the issues that matter most. From the day's biggest headlines to the stories driving conversation we aim to inform and engage the largest global digital audience in news today. 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 occasion in the field. They will think of sharp angles and creative ways to explain the news. The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who thrives in a fast paced news environment and enjoys the challenge of short form editing. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness a team player willing to jump in and help at a moment's notice. They should have extensive experience working independently writing scripts and editing projects in Adobe Premiere. They can assess the news value of a story and use data to predict audience interest. A love of news and creative mindset are a must along with an ability to navigate a large deadline driven organization.

Your Role Accountabilities

• 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 and Experience

• 5+ years of working at a major media outlet or equivalent experience
• Deep understanding of digital video and social media platforms; experience with vertical video preferred
• 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

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.

If you are a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and or recruitment process please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation or a range thereof for roles in locations where legally required.

Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location skill set experience and/or performance.

Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees.

Pay Range: $68,460.00 - $127,140.00 salary per year.

Other rewards may include annual bonuses short and long term incentives and program specific awards.

In addition Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

• Health insurance coverage
• An employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• A retirement savings plan
• Paid holidaysSick time and vacation

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia's premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery's leading non fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.