Senior Digital Video Producer

This is a Full Time Job

The weekend Senior Producer will be a key member of the CNN video organization, leading the weekend team that produces news video for all of CNN's digital platforms.

This role will primarily be responsible for overseeing the team's weekend coverage. They will monitor the news of the day, making assignments and overseeing scripts and edits. The Senior Producer will coordinate closely with newsgathering teams across the globe to bring in the most compelling content, and will work with writers and programmers to ensure the audience's digital video needs are being met on all relevant stories. They will make smart editorial decisions quickly to best serve the audience what's new. They should also be prepared to oversee content as well as jump in on script writing, video editing, and publishing.

The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who loves a fast-paced news environment. They are comfortable making assignments and overseeing the work of others. They should be well versed in creating vertical videos for mobile and social, as well as 16x9 video. Sound editorial judgment and creativity are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline-driven news organization.

This position can be based in New York, Atlanta or Washington.

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Planning for and covering the news of the day
• Managing production resources to create compelling digital video content
• Generating ideas and assignments to meet audience demands
• Giving feedback on scripts, edits, and headlines
• Experimenting on multiple platforms to reach new consumers
• Coordinating across all CNN bureaus and departments

Qualifications & Experience...
• 8+ years of experience in a national or major media market
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven track record of covering news in video formats
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Expertise in post-production software such as Adobe Premiere, Avid NewsCutter or similar
• Extensive knowledge of creating video for digital platforms, including social and mobile
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Must be able to work holidays, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require