Editorial Producer Guests, En Espanol

Job Description

The Editorial Producer-Guests for CNN en Español is a highly organized, editorially driven newsroom professional responsible for researching, securing, and preparing guests for Shows. This role plays a critical part in shaping daily coverage, breaking news & VIP guests by identifying influential experts, newsmakers, and diverse voices, with a strong focus on Spanish-speaking guests relevant to US Hispanic audiences and audiences across Latin America. This position requires sound news judgment, exceptional communication skills, bilingual fluency, and the ability to perform under pressure in fast-moving news environments.
Your Role Accountabilities…
• Research, identify, pitch, and secure Spanish-speaking experts, analysts, policymakers, and cultural figures relevant to US Hispanic audiences and audiences across Latin America.
• Confidently book guests for both planned segments and same-day or breaking news coverage.
• Track guest outreach, confirmations, availability, and long-term booking pipelines.
• Identify and pitch high-profile and exclusive multi-platform interview opportunities that reflect the interests and perspectives of the US Hispanic community, Latin American & international markets
• Act as the primary point of contact for guests before, during, and after their appearances.
• Prepare comprehensive pre-interview briefing notes, including background research and editorial context.
• Manage all guest logistics, including travel coordination, studio bookings, and remote participation setups.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of broadcast technical requirements, including:
• Coordinating studio bookings
• Organizing and overseeing Skype, Zoom, or equivalent technical tests
• Working with internal teams, freelance crews, and satellite providers
• Participate actively in daily editorial meetings, contributing coverage ideas, pitching segments, and recommending new and diverse voices that reflect the breadth of the Spanish-speaking world.
• Represent CNN en Español professionally in all interactions with guests, agents, and external partners.

Qualifications & Experience…
• Minimum of 5 years of cumulative experience booking guests for news and current affairs television programming, preferably at a network level.
• Comes with an extensive rolodex across analyst, newsmakers, celebrities, culture & politics
• Full bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
• Demonstrated ability to book and manage Spanish-language guests with relevance to US Hispanic, Latin American & international audiences.
• Full understanding of guest booking logistics and broadcast technical workflows.
• Strong editorial judgment with the ability to respond quickly and effectively in breaking news situations.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple bookings simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively within fast-paced, deadline-driven newsroom environments.

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