Sr. Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

CNN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 94,500 - 175,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and sick time

Job summary

CNN is seeking a Senior Producer to spearhead video content for its subscription service. The role includes shooting, crafting, and editing impactful VOD content while collaborating across teams to deliver distinguished storytelling. The ideal candidate will possess 8+ years of relevant experience, a strong command of video production and editing, and a Bachelor's degree in journalism or technical production.

Compensation ranges from $94,500 to $175,500 annually, complemented by bonuses and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in related environments.
• Proven track record in producing compelling editorial video.
• Ability to work with A-level talent.
• Experience in managing production schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of ambitious video projects for CNN’s subscription service.
• Write impactful scripts considering visuals and pacing.
• Develop and lead long-form projects across platforms.
• Produce multi-part projects simultaneously.

Skills

Video production expertise

Editing skills

Strong collaboration skills

Field shooting proficiency

Creative storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or relevant

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Senior Producer – CNN Subscriptions

CNN is hiring a Senior Producer for its subscription service. In this role you will shoot, craft, edit and create VOD content for CNN’s subscription service. The Senior Producer is a highly skilled shooter, storyteller and editor who combines editorial excellence with a creative eye for visual storytelling and technical expertise. The position requires proficiency in field shooting and editing, as well as story generation and original series execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative development and editorial execution of ambitious video projects for CNN’s subscription service.
• Write scripts thinking about visuals, pacing, and tone to ensure content is distinctive, accurate, and impactful.
• Develop and lead long‑form projects, serialized formats, or high‑priority video initiatives across platforms.
• Translate editorial goals and audience insights into compelling video treatments that meet brand and journalistic standards.
• Produce multi‑part projects or story treatments simultaneously, with the ability to flex between complex long‑form content and more quick‑turn short‑form.
• Create and monitor production schedules and budgets to ensure timely, current and cost‑effective content.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with design, tech, audience development, and product to deliver content aligned with audience strategy.
• Enforce quality control standards for storytelling, brand voice, and production consistency.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with editorial leads, talent partners, and distribution teams to align goals.
• Participate and proactively ideate in experimentation of format, tone, and visual treatment to evolve storytelling craft.

Qualifications & Experience

• Typically 8+ years of experience in progressively complex related environments.
• Proven track record of developing and executing compelling editorial video formats.
• Strong collaborator and cross‑functional partner.
• Can work with A‑level talent.
• Demonstrated technical and creative expertise in editing and producing, including but not limited to the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Must have thorough understanding of video production workflow and proficiency in file‑based production environments.
• Proven editorial judgment and knowledge of editorial functions such as story pitching, field production, shot selection, scripting, and managing and adapting to continually developing technologies driving the industry.
• Must be agile and adaptable in a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work late nights, weekends and holidays as deadlines warrant.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience.

Compensation

Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package. Pay Range: $94,500.00 – $175,500.00 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.