Coordinating Producer CNN, Newsource

This is a Full Time Job

The Coordinating Producer develops, produces and manages daily editorial and custom content in support of Newsource Live, Newsource Distribution, and Newsource's Digital platforms. This position requires proven editorial, writing and logistics abilities to meet the primary obligation of producing and delivering promised content and live services to more than 1,000 CNN affiliates and clients worldwide. The Coordinating Producer will be proficient in identifying strong sound, graphics, and video for daily news packages, as well as feature stories and special reports, and will frequently pitch strong story ideas. The Coordinating Producer will travel for local, regional, and national breaking news coverage with little advanced notice. This role works directly with other editorial and technical members within Newsource, as well as our CNN production partners in Los Angeles and other CNN bureaus to ensure that Newsource affiliates are receiving the highest quality product possible.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Write and produce daily news packages on a range of topics
• Frequent travel required with short notice
• Respond and dispatch quickly with a Newsource correspondent to breaking news stories in the field to support overall Newsource service goals
• Collaborate with Newsource technical director, affiliate control room, and field crews to coordinate live shots
• Line produce multiple live hours for reporters in a control room
• Pitch story ideas, set up remote shoots, and oversee production for Newsource original packages
• Serve as onsite representative for Newsource during major CNN special events

Qualifications and Experience…
• At least 5 years of experience as a broadcast and editorial producer
• Extensive experience writing news packages, producing live programs, and working with on-air talent
• Strong field production management experience
• Some Spanish language writing and producing experience preferred



The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skillset, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $86,100.00 - $159,900.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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.

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