Your New Role…
CNN seeks a talented Anchor Producer to join The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown team in Washington D.C.!
Your Role Accountabilities…
The Anchor/Producer for CNN will be closely working with the anchor and is responsible to producing segments and preparing anchor for live interviews.
Primary responsibilities include:
Craft compelling questions and produce segments for the broadcast with the show producers.
Research and writing for the anchor as well as constant updating of the latest developments in the stories we cover on the program.
Background research on interview subjects and segments will be a part of the daily responsibilities.
Pitch stories and guests for segments as well as identify elements for segments that are in our daily show including video and graphics.
Work closely with management to ensure that copy is urgent and direction of segments fit the show’s mission.
Work in tandem across several internal platforms to highlight and distribute anchor and show digital/social content
Coordinate closely with the show/newsgathering/digital on show or anchor editorial priorities/special reports.
Write and produce packages with a high-production value, effectively use video and graphics; and coordinate logistics for interviews.
May be required to travel on short notice and produce from the field.
Qualifications & Experience…
3+ years producing experience.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
Excellent writing skills and an ability to produce quality work quickly.
Must have the ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently and with a team.
Must be able to function efficiently in the high pressure of a breaking news environment.
Requires a creative thinker with the ability to find new and entertaining ways to present information, new angles to approach stories, and the organization skills to bring it all together
How 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 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.
