Editor / Producer, Image Sound

Job Description

Editor/Producer, Image+Sound (Longform Documentary)

CNN invented cable news in 1980, defined online news in 1995 and is now taking the next step in expanding what news can be by launching CNN+. With an unrivaled global reach, storytelling, and world class talent, we are building CNN+, a streaming product that will grow the reach and scope of the CNN brand in a way that no one else is doing.

We are journalists, designers and technologists, all united by a powerful mission to inform, engage and empower the world. Join the most trusted and recognized name in news as we build our next chapter.

Job Description

CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're embarking on a crucial mission to invent the next generation of news and information experiences to inform, engage, and empower the world. We have a unique ability to marry content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. With our consumer and facts-first strategy, we're developing new platforms and formats that put CNN's talent, expertise, and content programming directly in the hands of consumers.

The Job

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Editor/Producer to join an ambitious new unit that will create premium longform content exclusively for CNN+. We are seeking strong editors who are creative storytellers themselves and excited to produce longform features with a sharp focus on popular culture.

The Daily
• The Creative Services Editor/Producer position focuses on crafting and editing of documentaries exclusively for the Longform unit. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-based environment and is capable of creating polished content while meeting aggressive deadlines.
• Work in close collaboration with the production team, contributing creative ideas to draw out the potential of the dramatic story starting in the pre-production phase through delivery.
• • Contribute structural storytelling ideas
• Candidates must be adaptable to edit either breaking news or story driven long-lead features
• Stylized program elements

The Creative Services Editor/Producer fulfills these responsibilities by utilizing demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects. Assignments will be completed under news production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule/working hours.

The Essentials
• Demonstrated ability to make creative editing decisions based on treatments, outlines, or written scripts and input from producers and executives
• Ability to craft different types of stories, whether interview-based or vérité storytelling
• Ability to shift to fast-turn stories assigned to the unit
• Ability to work creatively with archival materials
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience and interest in current affairs and culture is highly valued
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rje5j0-18-118-1-232-42 in your application.