Senior Producer, CNN Newsource

October 14, 2024

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.

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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.

Your New Role…

The Senior Producer of Newsource Live is responsible for managing a dynamic and geographically diverse news and content production team. In this role, it is the responsibility of the Senior Producer to direct the execution and production of daily content products and strategies and orchestrating live programming tailored for a vast client landscape.

The role collaborates and works with Newsource Managers and technical staff to dispatch crews to cover breaking news in the field and major planned events, as well as execute client production deals centered in Washington and other CNN bureaus. The Senior Producer is an editorial and production lead, assuring CNN’s journalistic standards are applied to every assignment.

The position collaborates with CNN operations, editorial and special events leads on coverage of stories which resonate and impact the more than one thousand CNN broadcast affiliates and 200 radio clients. The Senior Producer travels to coordinate major events and lead coverage on large scale breaking news stories.

Your Role Accountabilities…

Collaborates with peers to direct the production of daily franchise and news of the day packages to meet the contractual obligations and daily needs of the Newsource affiliates. i.e. Healthminute, news of the day wrap, Free Custom Lives, breaking news deployments and content creation
Ensures broadcast affiliates have access to CNN Bureaus and live field locations, live event and breaking news facilities (convention hall, satellite truck, LiveU, standup location) or access for customized live reports from CNN reporters (Newsource correspondents or CNN GA)
Interacts and strategizes daily with Newsource correspondents in multiple bureau locations is critical.
Availability to react to and engage with news teams at all hours is crucial.
Handles staff schedules and oversees the onsite/bureau daily work of Newsource editorial and production teams to ensure all aspects of live and produced coverage

Qualifications & Experience…

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience
5 years or above editorial experience in broadcast news; producing, writing, etc.
Knowledge of SNG and other means of transmission
24/7 availability and flexibility required

Desired:

Field producing and or major event coverage experience
Knowledge or experience with editing processes
Local market or affiliate news service experience
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships; Values the diversity of people, programming and perspectives
Displays the ability to work in a team environment and solicits input from a variety of individuals, departments, and divisions
Communicates effectively with others
Delivers results
Sets challenging objectives and demonstrates a clear sense of urgency
Uses sound judgment and makes good decisions while considering relevant facts, investment of resources and financial implications
Produces and delivers the highest quality results aligned to personal and organizational goals
Allocates time and resources effectively
Takes initiative
Articulates an awareness of personal strengths and development areas with a clearly defined action plan for improvement
Learns from past experiences and makes adjustments in behaviors & approaches in future situations
Accepts additional challenges and responsibilities
Takes ownership and accountability for decisions and successes/failures
Thinks broadly - Sees the "big picture" while also focused on the necessary action steps to accomplish the goal
Improves processes, methods and programs
Contributes innovative, creative and "out of the box" ideas
Considers trends in the industry and understands their relevance to our business
Empowers employees through delegation, feedback and coaching
Leads by example and champions organizational strategies and goals
Selects, retains, rewards and develops top talent
Makes "tough calls" on performance issues in a timely, fair and consistent manner

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. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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.

Senior Producer, CNN Newsource

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