News Operations Editor, National Desk

This is a Full Time Job

e News Operations Editor is responsible for managing all aspects of logistics for CNN's teams deployed in the U.S.This position entails planning for the successful positioning of field teams, resources and bureaus on day-of and future stories, as well as trafficking live transmission and content feeds.
The News Operations Editor will work as an extension of CNN's editorial leadership and newsroom management to partner with regional operations, satellite and transmission teams across CNN's multiple networks (CNN International, CNN en Español, CNN Digital, CNN Max, and CNN Newsource).This job has an emphasis on technical production plans associated with our core mission: content creation, staffing, crew management, KU truck and transmission deployment, access negotiation, booking travel and ensuring the well-being and safety of personnel.This is a project-based position through January 31, 2025Your Role Accountabilities…
• Coordinating field live shots and transmission for programming from all CNN platforms, working with editorial staff and coordinating with show technical programming managers on the logistics that support those live shots.
• Ensuring quality control on incoming video and backdrops, managing tape and live feeds from field teams and domestic bureaus, and appropriately disseminating editorial content.
• Partnering with the editorial planning team to manage day-to-day and future assignments of CNN trucks, mobile transmission devices and other resources to identify the best and strongest content for the CNN platforms.
• Communicating live/logistics information to necessary editorial and production staff to support coverage needs.
• Managing resources for a variety of assignments, ranging from a single live guest booking to a large-scale production during breaking news or major planned events.
• Gather data and information that may be used for reporting. Qualifications and Experience…
• 4-6 years of newsgathering experience in a similar operational and logistics role, preferably with an editorial background
• General awareness and understanding of global news
• Extensive, detailed operational knowledge of field production and electronic newsgathering systems and techniques
• Expertise in newsgathering technologies: i.e., Bonded Cellular, digital newsgathering, alternative transmission and communication methodologies
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adapt in a demanding, fast-paced news environment
• Strong problem solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to thrive under constant deadline pressures
• BA/BS in Journalism, Television-Film Production, Communications, or equivalent work experience preferredHow We Get Things Done…This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.The Legal Bits…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.