Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
The CNN Production Assistant is an entry-level position supporting live news production, video editing, and newsgathering. This role involves tasks such as teleprompting, basic video editing, and logging daily news events, providing a foundational experience in journalism and production.

• Years of Experience Required: Internship or newsroom experience preferred
• Experience Required: Understanding of current news events, basic video editing, file-based workflows
• Salary: Not mentioned
• Workplace Requirements: Onsite in Atlanta or hybrid; must be available for overnights, weekends, and holidays
• Education Requirements: Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, political science, or related field preferred
• Hard Skills Required: Microsoft Suite (including Outlook), file-based workflows, video editing
• Soft Skills Required: Communication skills, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, curiosity for news
• Preferred Skills/Experience: Language skills, interest in journalism careers (producing, video editing, writing, reporting)

Full Posting:

Company: CNN (Warner Bros. Discovery)
Job Title: Production Assistant
Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite or hybrid)

Job Summary:
The CNN Production Assistant is an early career role supporting CNN Worldwide by working in three key areas: live programming (teleprompting), video production (basic editing), and newsgathering (logging daily news events). This position provides an opportunity for hands-on experience in live news production and editorial tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Support live programming by assisting anchors with teleprompting and delivering scripts
• Perform basic video editing, including verifying aspect ratio, audio, and video levels
• Publish content for CNN affiliates, such as sots, Vos, and light package work
• Assist in newsgathering by viewing video and creating descriptive shot sheets
• Provide production support in control rooms, including guest greeting and mic'ing anchors
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and prioritize tasks with correspondents and producers

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, political science, or a related field preferred
• Previous newsroom experience or internship in a news environment preferred
• Strong understanding of current news events and a curiosity for both current and historical events
• Experience with file-based workflows and basic video editing
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook
• Language skills are highly valued
• Ideal candidates will be pursuing careers in journalism (producing, video editing, writing, reporting, or assignment desk work)

Work Schedule:
This is a 24/7 news environment, so candidates must be prepared to work overnights, weekends, and holidays in Atlanta or in a hybrid setting.