Producer II, CNN Digital Video Production

CNN’s Digital Video Production team creates digital video content for all CNN platforms, including CNN’s core owned and operated platforms desktop web, mobile web, mobile apps and TV apps as well as CNN’s off-platform accounts. We work collaboratively across the organization to cover breaking news, trending topics, and important issues quickly and accurately. The Producer II is responsible for leading our evening shift, with a key focus on content coming out of CNN’s linear primetime shows and anchor talent.

The Producer II collaborates with Senior Producers to develop tactics that help shape the transformation of CNN into a video-first organization that has a deep relationship with audiences. They manage daily team assignments, and work alongside digital and linear partners to produce strong videos in multiple formats. This position reports to the Senior Producer and is responsible for managing junior team members.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Leads video production for the PM shift with a focus on creating digital-first video with TV content as well as anchor talent and show teams

Responsible for management of daily team assignments

Research, write and gather elements for produced videos

Collaborates with global programming team to help inform content selection

Communicates network and video production priorities with team

Participates in conversations with the team that encourage innovation and growth

Ensure all published videos adhere to CNN’s editorial and production standards

Experiments with new video formats on multiple platforms

Works with teams across the company to create compelling video stories

Pushes team to evolve video production story telling to continually meet evolving audience interests and needs

Qualifications & Experience…

Four-year college degree. Journalism degree preferred

5+ years producing/writing/editing in a major news market

Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or similar editing system

Familiarity with analyzing data and using insights to inform editorial decision-making

Excellent communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing skills

Ability to lead during breaking news situations

Ability to make editorial decisions while making content selection

Conveys spirit of teamwork, positive attitude

Flexibility (Can deal with rapid changes in news, adapt to breaking news, and handle several tasks at once)

Must be able to adapt to a 24h/7 days a week news environment

Must be able to work shifts at all times of day and night