Associate Producer

This is a Full Time Job

Associate Producer, The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

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Your New Role..

The Associate Producer role is a critical editorial position for The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. The Associate Producer is responsible for identifying, researching, and locating video clips and producing graphics for the two-hour, live program. Candidates must have strong editorial judgment and be well versed in, and familiar with, issues related to national politics, foreign policy and national security. Working in a team environment, but with autonomy, the AP chooses the strongest video elements and soundbites and edits them quickly and in a way that effectively communicates stories in the news.

Your Role Accountabilities...

The selected candidate will be responsible for updating a rundown, producing natural sound packages, tracking source and metadata for video and creating graphics. The Associate Producer is expected to be familiar with the major news of the day and willing to pitch ideas for stories or guest segments. From time-to-time, the AP may be asked to help producers research and produce live guest segments or work in the control room. The AP works closely with the rights and clearances department, CNN's affiliate and assignment desks and legal department to ensure video is used legally and accurately.

Your Qualifications & Experience...
• A bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in network television or major-market news production. Newsroom & live control room experience preferred.
• The ability to accept change, remain flexible and handle multiple tasks simultaneously are keys to success in the position, as is the ability to ask for help when needed.
• Candidates need experience using editing software and must have an eye for identifying and selecting the strongest video elements.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with social media, as well as the ability to identify strong video and photo elements on social media during breaking news, is important.
• Candidates must be team-oriented, able to take direction from producers and control room personnel, capable of meeting deadlines and able to function calmly and effectively in high-pressure, breaking news situations.
• Candidates must be computer literate and have strong Internet research skills.
• Candidates must be able to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, including in a live control room.
• Candidates must be able to regularly work an extended schedule and should expect to work on some holidays, as well as during weekends and evenings during mid-term and presidential elections.



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