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CNN · 6 days ago

Senior Producer, CNN This Morning - Weekend

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

CNN is a leading news organization that is part of Warner Bros. Discovery, known for its commitment to storytelling and innovation. The Senior Producer will lead show producers during live broadcasts, generate creative ideas for programming, and manage production tasks while collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality news segments.

BroadcastingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentNews

Responsibilities

This person must have exceptionally strong news judgment and decision-making skills and be able to lead the show producers and live broadcast in breaking news situations when required. This person will serve in the control room

The Senior Producer will help generate unique angles and creative ideas for each night’s program, conceive and execute segments, edit questions and segments prepared for the anchor and help manage producers closely while working with the show’s leadership and anchor

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and flexible candidate with strong multi-tasking skills for our live program

The Senior Producer will also work with correspondents on scripts and live shots and assist in planning for the next day's reports and guest segments

When the need arises, the ability to line produce the show is desirable

This person will also work closely with Rights and Clearances, the Affiliate Desk and assignment desks

Qualification

News production experienceControl room experienceLive line producingField producing experienceWriting skillsMulti-tasking skillsDiplomatic skillsDecision-making skillsOrganization skillsCritical thinkingStrategic thinking

Required

8+ years of news production or related experience

Control room experience required

Experience in show production and script review

Live line producing and experience handling breaking news, a proven ability to work well under pressure and deadline

Strong writing and production skills

Outstanding judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organization skills, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic

Must be able work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require

Preferred

A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience

Field producing experience strongly suggested

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