Anchor Producer, This Morning - Poppy Harlow

Job Description

Your New Role…

CNN is looking for a Producer I for our new morning program anchored by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlin Collins. The Producer I will work with Poppy, ensuring editorial and show prep needs are met each morning. This includes all editorial components of the program and field production for breaking news and special events. This role is highly collaborative – you'll be responsible for producing and executing live segments on an early morning shift. You'll also provide research upon request. It's critical that you are editorially mature and understand the issues driving headlines and moving markets around the world each morning. The ideal candidate must work well with talent, anticipate their needs, and communicate clearly with the control room. You'll also be expected to think critically about the world and our show, while contributing story ideas each morning. Importantly, you'll work closely with the show's EP and Senior Staff to ensure your anchor, and all of us, reach our full potential.

This producer will back up the show's other Anchor Producers as needed.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Produce segments for broadcast as directed.
• Segments include newsmaker interviews, panel discussions, and at times producing reporter hits under tight deadlines.
• Write craft hard-hitting questions and research pushback for news interviews.
• Work with your anchor and the control room team to ensure all segments are executed according to plan.
• Fact check segments on the fly during the show.
• Select and/or produce key elements including sound bites, graphics, and video to help tell stories.
• Provide research on guests, current events and other projects as directed.
• Collaborate with our editorial producers to secure bookings.
• Work with EP and Senior Staff to communicate what you and your anchor need to be successful.
• Travel to cover breaking news and other stories in the field as the show requires.
• Attend daily editorial meetings.
• Work cross functionally with newsgathering, other linear shows, digital, booking, marketing and comms to maximize your work.
• Contribute ideas for long form interviews, town halls, and other special programming.
• Juggle not only day-of show assignments but also work on longform pieces, deep interview research, and planning ahead for future newsmaker interviews.

Qualifications & Experience…
• 4+ years of editorial experience in cable, streaming or network television.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic.
• Control room experience necessary, additional field experience preferred.
• Collaborative personality with an aptitude for working under pressure with diverse talent and staff in addition to managing on-air personalities.
• Cool, calm, and always collected.
• Willingness to come in very early and be available throughout the day.
• Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
• Proven ability to be a team player in a dynamic, pressure packed environment.
• Must be able to travel on a moment's notice.
• Meticulous attention to detail is needed.
• Relentless drive to pursue excellence.
• Naturally curious and empathetic.
• Motivational and inspiring presence.
• Strong writing skills.
• Strong collaborative skills, as well as the ability to delegate and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of iNews.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $77,004.00 - $143,008.00 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 paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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 need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re2o40-52-14-121-242-42 in your application.