CNN - Planning Producer, Amanpour

This is a Full Time Job

Location: London, United Kingdom

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Your New Role...

The Planning Producer, based in London, will research, book and prepare briefs for news and current affairs guests.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Work on the Amanpour show, in close conjunction with the show's London & New York teams.
• Confidently and quickly chase key guests, scheduling strong experts and newsmakers as well as book day-of guests and track long-term pitches.
• Identify and pitch high profile and exclusive news, current affairs and cultural figures.
• Must handle all arrangements for the interviewee including pre-interview notes, travel or broadcast components.
• Display a strong understanding of broadcast technicalities, display confidence in booking studios, coordinating Skype (or equivalent) tests for broadcast, coordinating with in-house and freelance crews, and working with satellite providers for interviewees.
• Assimilate information, work at a fast pace & be highly responsive in breaking news conditions.
• Take part in daily editorial meetings, offering input on coverage plans and suggest new and diverse voices and pitch segment ideas.
• Research guests and advise on editorial direction.
• Collaborate well with the wider news team, especially under busy pressurised work schedules.
• Assist with social media postings when required.

Qualifications and Experience...
• Proven experience in booking high profile news and current affairs guests for TV at network level
• Full understanding of the logistics required to book guests along with technical requirements
• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news with strong editorial skills
• Strong understanding and interest in world events, news, and current affairs
• Be organised and display strong research, written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience in the Field would be a bonus
• An interest in social media and how content is delivered on different platforms.



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