Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness programme

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

Annual bonuses

Job summary

CNN is seeking a Producer for its new streaming service, joining a fast-growing team of video professionals responsible for delivering high-quality content to a new direct-to-consumer platform. The Producer pitches, writes and edits short- and long-form content while adhering to editorial and journalistic standards.

The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional editorial judgment, creative storytelling instincts and advanced video editing abilities, with experience coordinating pre-production,

Qualifications

• At least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex related experience in a news or sports 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 under deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent end-to-end editing, field shoot direction, motion graphics, platform packaging, asset management and independent publishing
• Expert in Adobe Premiere

Responsibilities

• Pitch and execute ideas with an eye for visual storytelling, composition and pacing
• Pitch, write and edit short- or long-form content for a direct-to-consumer streaming platform
• Manage video projects end-to-end while juggling multiple projects at a time
• 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, including logistics, bookings and clearances
• Assist in pre-production, production and post-production tasks as needed
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, creativity and editorial excellence

Skills

Editorial judgment

Storytelling

Writing for visual storytelling

Collaboration

Deadline management

Proactive ideation

Research skills

End-to-end editing

News understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

About the Role

CNN is seeking a Producer for its new streaming service. The role sits within a fast-growing team of video professionals responsible for delivering high-quality content to a new direct-to-consumer platform. The Producer pitches, writes and edits short- and long-form content while adhering to editorial and journalistic standards. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional editorial judgment, creative storytelling instincts and advanced video editing abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Pitch and execute ideas with an eye for visual storytelling, composition and pacing
• Pitch, write and edit short- or long-form content for a direct-to-consumer streaming platform
• Manage video projects end-to-end while juggling multiple projects at a time
• 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, including logistics, bookings and clearances
• Assist in pre-production, production and post-production tasks as needed
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, creativity and editorial excellence

Required Experience & Qualifications

• At least 4 to 6 years of progressively complex related experience in a news or sports 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 under deadlines and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Fluent end-to-end editing, field shoot direction, motion graphics, platform packaging, asset management and independent publishing
• Expert in Adobe Premiere

Benefits & Perks

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness programme
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation
• Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives and programme-specific awards