Senior Package Producer, - The Lead With Jake Tapper

Job Description

Your New Role…

The Senior Package Producer for The Lead with Jake Tapper will be responsible for pitching, researching, booking, interviewing, writing and producing all taped piece for the anchor and fill-in anchor, as well as produce correspondent packages when needed. This person will be expected to find, develop and produce taped packages ranging from in-depth complex investigations to political packages and even pop culture pieces, often handling multiple stories simultaneously.

Your Role Accountabilities…

The Senior Package Producer will work closely with senior management, the anchor, producers and bookers to craft the content of the program, and may also supervise teams, assign work, and provide professional guidance, and may be responsible for people management. Additional responsibilities include:
• Coordinating the entire production of field pieces – including travel, booking production crews, and obtaining interviews and B-roll.
• Writing compelling and informative package scripts capturing the anchor's voice and the tone of the show.
• Handling crash edits, fast turn-around and other high-pressure scenarios while maintaining clear and strong editorial judgement.
• Contributing to the show's long-term editorial planning.
• Assisting in the development of junior staff.

Qualifications & Experience…

The Senior Package Producer must have a passion for news, experience in enterprise writing and reporting, strong editorial judgement and extensive time working with correspondents, anchors and editors in package producing. They must be eager, cooperative, energetic and team oriented.
• 7+ years producing experience in national or major media markets required, at least 3 years of which package producing and field producing.
• Outstanding storytelling, interviewing and editing skills.
• Experience with television graphics, editing, and digital news gathering preferred.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines.
• A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Must be able to work an extended schedule when the news cycle demands and be willing to travel if needed.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1joex-3-139-238-74-42 in your application.