Producer, Cnn Original Series (Project Role) - Warner Bros. Discovery

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Your New Role...

We are seeking an experienced Producer to join the team that will create premium longform content exclusively for CNN Original Series. This is an ambitious and exciting unit that requires strong leaders and creative storytellers who have experience producing longform serialized content. The Producer will collaborate with the senior leadership team on overall editorial production of longform feature segments.

This is a project-based position for 1 year

Your Role Accountabilities…

• The ideal candidate is creative and has deep knowledge of news as it relates to the nuances of popular culture and a passion for unearthing stories and topics that are provocative and buzzworthy.
• This candidate should have extensive script writing (and re-writing!) experience and be capable of working closely with senior producers and producers on their scripts and pitches.
• There will be moderate to heavy travel as producers will be managing shoots in the field.
• This role is based in New York or Los Angeles.
• The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-based, creative environment and is capable of creating premium content, maintaining schedules and workflows, while meeting aggressive deadlines for on-budget work.
• Candidates should have experience managing teams in the field and should be adept at creating premium content on a tight timeline.
• The Producer will work with the senior leadership team in the pitching, development, and production of enterprising, longform feature content that will air on CNN.
• This person should be highly organized as they will be responsible for multiple segments, in coordination with the Executive Producer and the senior leadership team.
• The Producer reports to the Senior Broadcast Producer and will have a hand in the management and growth of junior team members, including associate producers, production associates and interns.
• This individual will work to ensure that the content being produced meets the quality, and journalistic and legal standards of CNN.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Ability to work enthusiastically in a collaborative, team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Multiple years’ experience producing longform and feature storytelling.
• Strong editorial judgement, and a knowledge of the digital landscape is required.
• Multiple years’ experience in shooting and producing in the field.

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In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $91,000.00 - $169,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

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