Senior Producer, The Lead With Jake Tapper

This is a Full Time Job

ccountabilities...
• The Senior Producer for this Washington-based political show must have a passion for political news and an eye for definitive enterprise reporting opportunities.
• The Senior Producer will work onsite in the Washington, DC bureau for the full day.
• The Senior Producer will set the table for each day's newscast and generate story ideas that could be commissioned for that day's air or developed over the long-term.
• The Senior Producer will regularly line produce the live program.
• The Senior Producer will also work with correspondents on scripts, live shots, and conversational segments, as well as plan for the next day's reports and segments.
• The Senior Producer will coach, mentor, develop, and help lead a uniquely talented team of producers, associate producers, and production assistants.

Your Qualifications & Experience...
• Position requires outstanding news judgment, critical thinking skills, ability to create, share, and execute strategic plans
• Eight years producing experience in national or major local media markets
• Line producing experience
• Collaborative and team work attitude as well as the ability to work well under pressure with multiple beats, units, teams, etc.
• Ability to organize productions both small and large
• Ability to be persistent yet diplomatic
• A background in script coaching and reviewing
• Must be an outstanding writer and editor
• A strong interest in politics and Washington news is essential
• Ability to travel
• Flexibility to work breaking news







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, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $112,000.00 - $208,000.00 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 sick time and vacation.