Associate Production Manager

This is a Full Time Job

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CNN is seeking an Associate Production Manager to handle scheduling decisions and resource allocation for the Northeast Field Production team, requiring strong organizational skills and adaptability in a fast-paced news environment.

Years of Experience Required: 3 years (36 Months)
Salary: $62,974.00 - $116,952.00 per year
Required Experience: At least 3 years in news or video production
Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience with scheduling tools (e.g., WorkSchedule, Show Manager, Xytech, Excel)
Workplace Requirements: Location: Not mentioned; In-office, remote, or hybrid: Not mentioned
Education Requirements:
Required: Bachelor's degree (journalism or video production) or equivalent experience
Preferred: Not mentioned
Hard Skills Required: Scheduling personnel, using scheduling software/tools, resource allocation, video production processes
Soft Skills Required: Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to adapt to changing priorities, problem-solving, gaining consensus
Benefits: Health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick time, vacation

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Full Posting
Company: CNN
Job Title: Associate Production Manager
Location: Not mentioned

Responsibilities:
• Make day-to-day assignment decisions for Field Production staff
• Collaborate with Field Production management to match staff skills with project needs
• Approve and track staff time away
• Oversee resource allocation details and serve as a subject matter expert for scheduling tools
• Lead projects to streamline workflows, including gear organization

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, video production, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 years in news or video production
• Previous experience with scheduling tools (WorkSchedule, Show Manager, Xytech, Excel)
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to create win-win situations
• Capable of thriving in a 24/7, fast-paced news environment under deadline pressure
• Strong curiosity for current/historic events and motivation to adapt to a changing business
• Willingness to be on-call on assigned weekdays and weekends

Compensation:
$62,974.00 - $116,952.00 per year

Benefits:
• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation