Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

CNN; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement savings

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation

Job summary

CNN is looking for a Producer for its subscription service, responsible for creating compelling content for CNN All Access. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 6 years of experience, demonstrate strong editorial judgment, and possess advanced video editing skills using Adobe Premiere.

This role involves pitching, writing, and editing video content while collaborating with a fast-growing team. A position at CNN promises the opportunity to contribute to engaging storytelling within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex related experience.
• Strong proficiency in shaping and revising narrative structure.
• Ability to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and execute ideas for visual storytelling.
• Collaborate with producers and external contributors.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and creativity.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Video editing

Creative storytelling

Collaboration

Research skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or relevant field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Overview

CNN is seeking a Producer for its subscription service. The ideal candidate demonstrates editorial judgment, creative storytelling instincts and advanced video editing abilities to help create compelling content for CNN All Access. The Producer will be part of a fast-growing team of video professionals responsible for delivering high quality content while adhering to editorial and journalistic standards.

Your New Role

Your role is to pitch, write and edit short, mid-form or long-form content for CNN All Access in support of CNN’s subscription service, ensuring alignment with editorial and journalistic standards.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Pitch and execute ideas with an eye for visual storytelling, composition and pacing
• Must be skilled in Premiere
• Exhibit creative vision and a strong understanding of digital platforms
• Skilled video editor who can manage projects end-to-end and juggle multiple projects
• Comfortable being a B-camera on shoots
• Familiarity with video performance metrics and audience insights
• Ensure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standards
• Collaborate with other producers, talent, external contributors, and production partners across the news division
• Own pre-production coordination (logistics, bookings, clearances)
• Assist in pre-production, production, and post-production tasks as needed
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, creativity, and editorial excellence

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex related experience in a related environment
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience
• Strong editorial judgment with sharp story instincts
• Strong proficiency in shaping and revising narrative structure, tone, and pacing
• Strong collaborator who mentors junior team members
• Proactive ideator who aligns storytelling with platform trends and goals
• Strong understanding of news
• Sound editorial judgment with an emerging sense of what makes a story distinct and engaging
• Strong research skills
• Strong writing skills for visual storytelling
• Ability to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented across concurrent assignments
• Clear communicator and proactive team contributor
• Ability to work long days, weekends and holidays as deadlines warrant
• Fluent end-to-end editing, field shoot direction, motion graphics, platform packaging, asset management, independent publishing
• Expert in Adobe Premiere

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In compliance with local law, compensation details are disclosed where required. Base pay is a component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package. Pay Range: $77,000.00 - $143,000.00 per year. Other rewards may include bonuses and incentives. Benefits include health insurance, wellness programs, retirement savings, paid holidays and sick time, and vacation.