Associate Producer, CNN This Morning

Job Description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here. Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery? the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are? When we say, ?the stuff dreams are made of,? we?re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD?s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our… characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what?s next? From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it?s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X! Your New Role? CNN seeks a talented Associate Producer to join the CNN This Morning team! Your Role Accountabilities? The Associate Producer responsibilities include, but are not limited to: viewing and selecting the strongest and most accurate video elements (packages, sound-bites, B-roll,etc) for a newscast. APs should be familiar with all important stories and the elements that go with them. They communicate show needs with writers, producers, and assignment desks. Other responsibilities include ordering and/or producing graphics, reporter packages, social media segments as well as prepare editing requests and use technological tools to research and gather archive video. APs make sure all video elements are prepared properly for air and that mediasource records include accurate details. They work in the front row of the control room to communicate the status of video elements and ensure best elements are available quickly. Your Qualifications & Experience? ? Two years as an AP, writer/producer or producer in local news, cable or at the network level. ? Must have strong news awareness and production skills, the desire to work in a 24-hour newsroom environment and the ability to react quickly and calmly to breaking news situations. ? The candidate must be able to handle themselves professionally in changing and challenging situations and be able to react quickly under duress. ? Knowledge of iNews is extremely beneficial. ? Understanding of graphics, social media and non-linear production is essential. ? Ideal candidate must be aggressive and be able to adapt to changing technology, demonstrate strong editorial judgment and be willing to work whenever needed. ? Candidates must be extremely flexible and willing to support breaking news and coverage needs in all day parts. ? Four-year degree or commensurate work experience. 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 and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected]. Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses