Associate Producer

Job Description

Associate Producer (Temporary)

Your New Role

An Associate Producer for CNN en Español, works closely with line producers to assist them in putting together shows, helping in the execution of the show from inception to air.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Associate Producer duties includes but are not limited to: digital production; writing scripts; coordinating with the international, national and affiliates desks to gather relevant video, sound and pkgs; working closely with graphics artists for other elements to enhance stories for shows.
• An AP is expected to assist supervisors and producers in the control room and should be able to handle live/breaking news coverage. He or she would produce live shots, coordinating logistics with correspondents, field producers, bureaus and freelancers.
• Exceptional communication skills are necessary.
• Assist producers with their editorial needs by helping gather information, video and graphics. In the process, APs will serve as a key individual who will coordinate closely with Media Supervisor at Media Operations. *must be bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish.

Qualifications & Experience…
• The AP will also have some writing responsibilities.
• 2+ years previous newsroom experience required
• Basic typing and writing skills required
• Strong communication skills required
• Digital production: basic knowledge
• Spanish and English language fluency required
• Video editing desired
• News and business writing desired
• Control room experience desired
• College degree in journalism, or equivalent work experience
• The preferred candidate is available to work any shift including overnight or weekend shifts

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3117q-3-142-124-64-42 in your application.