Line Producer

Job Description

The Line Producer for CNN's morning show, New Day, is responsible for executing an hour of live programming on an overnight shift. This line producing role oversees elements for live segments, focuses reporter hits and ensures that all anchor copy is urgent & concise.

This producer must have a strong news judgment, be a self-directed leader that can handle breaking news situations. Duties include managing the rundown, assigning writers and working with producers to select video, soundbites and graphics to make compelling television. This producer must be able to:
• Provide oversight and creation of the show rundown, building segments and developing story ideas from beginning to air.
• Write scripts, segment questions and conduct research on very tight deadlines
• Discuss segment elements and suggested questions with Anchor, Executive Producer and other show producers.
• Gather elements for segments and prepares material for air, including editing of soundbites and graphics.
• Make important editorial decisions and guides talent, writers, associate producers and the technical team.
• Must be familiar with using social media to gather information and find booking opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 5+ years producing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Field production experience and control room experience are necessary.
• Requires a creative thinker with the ability to find new and entertaining ways to present information, new angles to approach stories, and the organization skills to bring it all together.
• Outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic are critical for the position.
• Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvkz5n-3-141-100-120-42 in your application.