Producer, Programming

Job Description

We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.
CNN Digital Products & Services' Editor/Producer, Programming, will report to the Senior Editor/Producer, Programming, curating CNN's core surfaces, sending alerts to our app audience and using creativity in content packaging, with editorial judgment being first and foremost. This role requires exceptional news judgment, urgency and creativity in content presentation. You'll drive audience engagement, making decisions that affect how millions experience news.
Your Role Accountabilities
• Master CNN's core platforms, demonstrating stellar news judgment
• Initiate creative feed organization, using CNN's content library
• Deploy top-notch editorial and news judgement to support clear, engaging curation and framing of CNN journalism
• Recognize programming and audience needs proactively and collaborate with senior team members
• Guide associate editors and occasionally serve as a shift lead
• Interact with stakeholders to share and receive feedback on initiatives and day-to-day programming
• Participate in post-mortems and strategic conversations to enhance programming
• Execute distribution strategies while monitoring audience data and optimizing content
• Apply deep knowledge of digital content forms (video, articles, photo galleries, etc.)
• Program for user needs, identify trends, and communicate insights to senior leadership
• Contribute to content strategies based on audience behavior and platform performance
• Edit breaking news and collaborate with writers in shaping alerts and articles
• Enhance CNN's journalism in collaboration with reporters

Qualifications & Experience
• 4+ years of experience in digital news
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to work quickly under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Strong collaborative mindset and communication skills
• Experience with analytics and content optimization
• Strategic thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to work nights and/or weekends
• Understanding of digital content across multiple formats
• Ability to make fast-paced editorial decisions
• Experience with content management and digital publishing tools
• Must be able to adapt to a 24h/7 days a week news environment
• Must be able to work shifts at all times of day and night

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-4ky221-216-73-216-189-42 in your application.