Content Producer, Newsource Newsgathering

Job Description

The Job
A Newsource Content Producer leverages the assets of the worldwide networks of CNN and its affiliated partners to gather, produce and distribute air-ready national and regional news content and services to more than 1000 CNN affiliates worldwide.

The Daily
• As CNN's affiliate news service, Newsource ensures its affiliate partners are provided with content and services to help them create relevant, impactful and dynamic newscasts.
• The duties involved in the Newsource content distribution process include editorial decision making, writing, copy editing, content promotion, and live programming.
• A Newsource Content Producer must have excellent news judgment, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Because Newsource is an affiliate news service, Content Producers must have an excellent attitude, and be able to provide world-class customer service.
• The Content Producer must be resourceful and able to think broadly and innovatively to find new ways to maximize resources among CNN and affiliate partners.
• Strategic, creative social media skills are a must, as promoting Newsource content and services is major driver to our success.
• The position plays a central role in disseminating and delivering content to more than 1000 affiliates, ensuring a superior, turnkey product for our affiliate customers.

The Essentials:
• 3-5 years of experience as an assignment editor, line producer, news producer or writer.
• Impeccable news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, organizational skills, and positive team leadership skills.
• Refined interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt during breaking news.
• Stellar social media and customer relations skills.
• Strong writing skills and editorial judgment are a must.
• Experience at a local news operation is a plus.
• Must be able to work any shift, including overnights.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g67ve9-18-227-0-192-42 in your application.