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Full Time Job

Senior Producer - Special Events Programming

CNN

Washington, DC 11-18-2021
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Senior (5-10 years) Experience
Job Description
The Job:

The Senior Producer will work closely with the Special Events programming team for planning and executing live-televised specials, including but not limited to: Election Nights, CNN Town Halls, Debates, and other special programming. Duties include building show rundowns, providing editorial support for segments and bookings, managing producers and reporters, and running a control room.

The Essentials:
• At least 7 years field producing in a major news market or related experience
• A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
• Strong writing and copying editing skills
• Leadership and managerial experience
• Proficient in social media for marketing & idea generation purposes
• Strong editorial judgment and journalistic skills
• Ability to execute under tight deadlines
• Deep understanding of live-control room productions
• Strong, effective communication skills
• Ability to develop and manage relationships and work in a collaborative environment

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rox45p-3-17-154-171-42 in your application.

Company Profile
CNN

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