News Assistant

Job Description

The Team

Join CNN's inclusive Image+Sound team! As a member of Image+Sound you'll be part of a team focused on excellence. You'll work to develop yourself and discover ways to release your creativity. The News Assistant is part of Image+Sound's Production Services unit. Production Services provides 24/7 production and editorial expertise to support CNN's storytelling.

The Job

As a member of Production Services, you will contribute to creating a great work environment where you can grow in your career and be part of a high performing team that delivers quality journalism for CNN worldwide. The News Assistant is on the front lines of broadcast production for CNN Domestic, CNN International, and HLN.

The Daily
• The News Assistant will collaborate with CNN, CNNI, and HLN Control Staff and Show Teams
• You will run teleprompter for CNN branded world news programs.
• You will support CNN's television platforms daily production.
• You will work with CNN's world class journalists.
• The News Assistant will have the opportunity to gain sound editorial judgment in their daily responsibilities.
• You will have the chance to participate in growth and development opportunities.
• Operating teleprompter for all CNN broadcast platforms.
• Running scripts for CNN, CNNI, and HLN anchors.
• Mic'ing guests and anchors in CNN studios
• Working in a fast-paced, pressure-filled 24x7x365 newsroom.

The Essentials
• Bachelor's degree (typically in liberal arts such as journalism, English, political science) or similar demonstrated on the job experience
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• A strong curiosity for current and historic events.
• A motivation to grow and adapt to a rapidly changing business
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment.
• Command of the English language. Other language skills are highly valued, especially Spanish.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules, including overnights and weekends.
• This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. WarnerMedia requires anyone working in our workplaces in the US to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

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