Anchor / Producer

This is a Full Time Job

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

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and WarnerMedia have combined to become Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD is a premier global media and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

The Job

Anchor/Producer

CNN, Newsroom with Pamela Brown

The Daily

The Anchor/Producer for Newsroom with Pamela Brown will be closely working with anchor and is responsible to producing segments and preparing anchor for live interviews. Primary responsibilities include research and writing for the anchor as well as constant updating of the latest developments in the stories we cover on the program. Background research on interview subjects and segments will be a part of the daily responsibilities.

The Anchor/Producer will also pitch stories and guests for segments as well as identify elements for segments that are in our daily show including video and graphics. This person should be able to help craft compelling questions and produce segments for the broadcast with the show producers. Must be able to write and produce packages with a high-production value, effectively use video and graphics; and coordinate logistics for interviews.

The Anchor/Producer will work closely with management to ensure that copy is urgent and direction of segments fit the show's mission. The employee may be required to travel on short notice and produce from the field.

The Writer/Producer stays through the live broadcast each night, often providing updated segment information to the anchor while the show is on the air.

The Essentials
• 2+ years producing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Political news background and interest a plus
• Excellent writing skills and an ability to produce quality work quickly
• Must have the ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently and with a team
• Must be able to function efficiently in the high pressure of a breaking news environment.
• Requires a creative thinker with the ability to find new and entertaining ways to present information, new angles to approach stories, and the organization skills to bring it all together.
• This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. WarnerMedia requires anyone working in our workplaces in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

The Perks
• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

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.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.