Your New Role…
CNN’s Video Editorial team creates original video for every CNN platform. We write, produce, shoot and edit in close collaboration across the organization, with a special focus on vertical video, covering breaking news, trending topics and the issues that matter most. From the day’s biggest headlines to the stories driving conversation, we aim to inform and engage the largest global digital audience in news today.
This DC-based daily news producer is responsible for pitching and producing video news stories that will resonate with CNN’s digital audience, with a particular focus on politics, major political figures and the policy issues shaping the national conversation. They will monitor the news of the day, pitch story ideas, gather elements, do research, write scripts, edit video in-house, and film with reporters at the office and, on occasion, in the field. They will bring strong editorial news judgment, a passion for political journalism and sharp, creative thinking to explain the news clearly and accurately.
The ideal candidate is a video-first storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and enjoys the challenge of short-form editing. They are a reporter who values accuracy and fairness; a team player willing to jump in and help at a moment’s notice. They should have extensive experience working independently, writing scripts and editing projects in Adobe Premiere. They can assess the news value of a story, use data to predict audience interest and bring a keen interest in politics to their work. A love of news and creative mindset are a must, along with an ability to navigate a large deadline-driven organization.
Your Role Accountabilities:
Researching, writing scripts and editing video for all digital platforms
Finding sharp angles on news stories
Monitoring breaking news, live events and search/social trends
Brainstorming and regularly generating story ideas
Shooting video in-office/studio and occasionally working with reporters in the field on breaking news and news enterprise stories
Experimenting with new video formats on multiple platforms; finding ways to creatively show and explain the news
Coordinating with colleagues in CNN bureaus around the world
Qualifications and Experience:
5+ years of working at a major media outlet, or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of digital video and social media platforms; experience with vertical video preferred
Experience fact-checking stories and conducting interviews
Passion for breaking news and current events
Strong editorial news judgment, with knowledge of and interest in politics, major political figures and major policy issues
Skilled with post-production software Adobe Premiere
Familiarity with filming interviews and broll sequences
Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven environment
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require
Foreign language skills a plus
