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CNN · 2 weeks ago

Weather Reporter/Producer, CNN Climate & Weather

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

CNN is a global leader in news and information, and they are seeking a reporter/producer for their Climate & Weather team. The ideal candidate will report on weather-related impacts, work with experts, and produce content for various digital platforms in a fast-paced environment.

BroadcastingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

Chase reportable facts to help CNN beat competitors on breaking weather news and distinctive reporting

Conduct interviews for facts, video, sound and storylines

Verify and secure rights for photos and video

Work with weather and climate experts to pitch, research, report, script and write for digital platforms

Monitor video and photo sources for news assets, viral moments and opportunities to explain weather science

Maintain relationships with media vendors to keep CNN in good standing and secure priority elements

Develop and maintain element-clearance and newsgathering workflows for consistent team communication

Qualification

Newsroom reportingWriting for digital audiencesRightsClearancesWeatherClimate knowledgeFact-checking experienceCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeam-oriented

Required

3+ years newsroom reporting and writing, ideally digital

Bachelor's degree in journalism, media or communications, or equivalent experience

Rights and clearances experience; basic media rights knowledge

Familiarity with weather and climate newsgathering, including sourcing pitfalls

Proven ability to write for broad digital audiences on tight deadlines

Reporting and fact-checking experience; knack for identifying strong characters

Strong news judgment; passion for journalism and extreme weather

Exceptional communication and organization

Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative, team-oriented

Willing to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as news demands

Company

CNN

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CNN is an online broadcasting platform that offers the latest business, financial, and personal finance news. It is a sub-organization of WarnerMedia.

Founded in 1980

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

1001-5000 employees