Writer/Producer, CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta
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Your New Role…
CNN seeks a talented Writer/Producer to join the Newsroom with Jim Acosta team in Atlanta, GA!
Your Role Accountabilities...
Working closely with the anchor, executive producer and senior producer in pitching,
researching, planning, and writing show segments. Identifying, producing and organizing
elements that spark debate with our panelists.Collaborating with newsgathering and research
teams. Coordinate with the control room team in Atlanta. Produce segments in breaking news
situations. Producing digital & social media projects as needed.
Helping to research and produce Magic Wall segments.
Your Qualifications & Experience...
Extensive knowledge of politics and current events required; digital experience is a plus.
Two to five years of broadcast political producing/writing, reporting or newsgathering experience required.
Political field producing experience a plus.
Proficient in inews.
Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience.
Excellent writing and researching skills - style, language, accuracy and balance.
Ability to think quickly during breaking news and produce segments accordingly.
A good attitude - eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented.
Strong production vision - ability to envision a segment or package and turn it into reality.
Self-starter - ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.
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