Producer, CNN Video Editorial

Turner Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Short/Long-term incentives

Program-specific awards

Health insurance

Wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery’s CNN unit in Washington, DC seeks a daily news producer focused on politics and policy. You will pitch, write, shoot, and edit video for CNN’s digital audience, collaborating with reporters in-studio and in the field to deliver compelling short-form stories.

You will shape scripts, monitor headlines, and explore new video formats while maintaining accuracy, fairness, and strong editorial judgment in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working at a major media outlet, or equivalent experience.
• Deep understanding of digital video and social media; vertical video preferred.
• Experience fact-checking stories and conducting interviews.
• Strong editorial news judgment with knowledge of politics and policy issues.
• Skilled with post‑production software Adobe Premiere.
• Track record of collaborating in a deadline‑driven environment.
• Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Researching, writing scripts and editing video for all digital platforms
• Finding sharp angles on news stories
• Monitoring breaking news, live events and trends
• Brainstorming and regularly generating story ideas
• Shooting video in-office/studio and with reporters in the field
• Experimenting with new video formats for different platforms
• Coordinating with CNN bureaus worldwide

Skills

5+ years experience

Digital video understanding

Story editing

Adobe Premiere

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

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’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. 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. This DC-based daily news producer is responsible for pitching and producing video news stories that will resonate with CNN’s digital audience, with a particular focus on politics, major political figures and the policy issues shaping the national conversation. 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 bring strong editorial news judgment, a passion for political journalism and sharp, creative thinking to explain the news clearly and accurately. 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, use data to predict audience interest and bring a keen interest in politics to their work. 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
• Strong editorial news judgment, with knowledge of and interest in politics, major political figures and major policy issues
• 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’re 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: $63,700.00 - $118,300.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program‑specific awards.

Benefits:

• annual bonuses
• short- and long-term incentives
• program‑specific awards
• health insurance coverage
• employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• sick time
• 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.