Writer/Producer CNN Newsource
Turner Broadcasting System Inc
Atlanta, GAThis was removed by the employer on 12/12/2014 7:40:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
CNN Newsource is seeking a Writer/Producer to ensure unparalleled service and quality of the Newsource product. CNN Newsource provides news organizations with the products and services they need to help them compete and win in their local markets - across all platforms. CNN Newsource provides our affiliate clients with 24-hour digital distribution and seven live digital satellite channels to give them the content they need to create a compelling local newscast and/or other multi- platform content options.
* Requires ability/flexibility to work shifts: early, late, overnight, weekends, holidays
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree; Broadcast Journalism/Communication preferred
• 2 + years writing experience
• 3+ years news experience; broadcast experience with CNN or working in an affiliate environment highly preferred
• Creative communication skills both written/oral
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexibility; ability to adjust as needed in a high volume, fast pace environment
• Ability and flexibility to work shifts; including overnights, weekends, holidays
Duties:
A Newsource Writer/Producer must be skilled in crafting broadcast ready scripts that are accurate and conversational. This person is expected to write a variety of news scripts including lead-ins, vo's, tags, etc. for more than 1,100 CNN affiliates around the globe. Writer/Producers are expected to take an active role in planning and shaping the Newsource product, including gathering and evaluating elements for distribution, participating in daily editorial meetings and newsroom discussions, crafting scripts, and monitoring news and live events. They are also expected to package produce as needed (including conceiving ideas, perform pre & post production work with editors and write packages).
• Write packages and/or copy edit, when needed
• Make editorial decisions on content distribution in conjunction with writing scripts
• Provide excellent customer service
• At times, a Writer/Producer will also proxy edit
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.
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