Writer/Producer - The Situation Room

This is a Full Time Job

CNN is looking for a Writer/Producer to join our team in Atlanta, GA!

Your Role Accountabilities...
• Working closely with the anchor, executive producer and senior producer in pitching, researching, planning, and writing show segments.
• Identifying, producing and organizing elements that spark debate with our panelists.
• Collaborating with newsgathering and research teams.
• Coordinate with the control room team in Atlanta.
• Produce segments in breaking news situations.
• Producing digital & social media projects as needed.
• Helping to research and produce Magic Wall segments.

Your Qualifications & Experience...
• Extensive knowledge of politics and current events required; digital experience is a plus.
• Two to five years of broadcast political producing/writing, reporting or newsgathering experience required.
• Proficient in iNews.
• Four-year college degree preferred or equivalent in proven industry experience.
• Excellent writing and researching skills - style, language, accuracy and balance.
• Ability to think quickly during breaking news and produce segments accordingly.
• A good attitude - eager, cooperative, energetic, team-oriented.
• Strong production vision - ability to envision a segment or package and turn it into reality.
• Self-starter - ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands.