Producer, Political Unit

Job Description

Your New Role…

Are you a storyteller? Do you have a passion for US politics? If so, then this is your job. The Producer II is part of a reporting team focused on delivering captivating enterprise stories for television and digital, with an emphasis on field assignments. The mission: To tell stories about the issues, the candidates and the people deciding US elections – the voters.

Your Role Accountabilities…

The Producer II, is responsible for generating, pitching and executing creative, enterprise reporting and story ideas, particularly character driven stories for television and digital. The Producer II will hit the road often at a moment's notice and must be ready to collaborate with reporters and editors.

The Producer II must be a proven and experienced video journalist on multiple camera formats, with a keen eye for capturing elements that can elevate stories across platforms. The Producer II must be capable of highly produced live segments.

Qualifications & Experience…
• At least 5 years hands on producing on a network level or major market experience.
• A proven storyteller with excellent writing skills, someone with a record of identifying and producing character driven, textured pieces with correspondents and anchors.
• Extensive all platform journalism background, able to produce distinct material for CNN television networks as well as writing news and feature submissions for CNN.com.
• Proven and experienced photographer on multiple camera formats. Working knowledge of editing desired.
• Position requires outstanding news judgment and field production savvy.
• Must possess great research and digging skills.
• Demonstrated experience directing and managing crews in the field is desired.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced news environment that is 24 hours/ 365 days a year, including extensive last minute and weekend travel.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9q707-3-12-161-87-42 in your application.