Producer, Features Video, CNN

Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.$77K — $143K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years video journalism experience at a major news organization or production company
  • Experience producing content in music, culture, lifestyle, travel, science, or entertainment
  • Proficient in story development and pre-production processes
  • Strong knowledge of digital video best practices
  • Demonstrated sense of visual style and quality
  • Excellent communication skills for team collaboration
  • Proficiency in editing software, particularly Adobe Premiere

Responsibilities

  • Develop original story ideas into engaging visual narratives
  • Produce new and ongoing digital series
  • Create content tailored for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram
  • Conduct comprehensive pre-production planning, including scripting and logistics
  • Manage shoots in field or studio, directing crew and capturing high-quality footage
  • Edit or supervise video content editing to ensure strong storytelling
  • Collaborate with reporters and editors to enhance story quality

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Employee wellness program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Full Job Description
CNN is seeking a creative and driven Features Video Producer to join our team. This role is ideal for a storyteller with exceptional editorial judgement, refined visual taste and deep experience producing compelling features content. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced news environment, takes initiative and approaches challenges with solutions. Key Responsibilities • Develop original story ideas and translate them into engaging visual narratives • Develop and produce new and ongoing digital series • Create work that lives natively on social media (TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) • Conduct thorough pre-production planning, including reporting, scripting, booking and logistics • Produce shoots in the field or studio, directing crew and talent to capture high-quality footage. The ability to shoot is highly preferred. • Edit or supervise the editing of video content, ensuring strong storytelling, pacing and visual cohesion • Collaborate with reporters and editors to refine stories • Troubleshoot production challenges and offer solutions that adhere to deadlines Requirements • 5+ years video journalism experience at a major news organization or production company • Experience creating video pieces covering music, culture, lifestyle, style, travel, science and/or entertainment is strongly preferred • Proficient in story development, pre-production (scripting, storyboarding, crafting interviews, etc.) and coordinating. • Strong understanding of what makes a good digital video • Experience working on digital-first, social or multi-platform video content • Demonstrated sense of visual style • Excellent news judgement • Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate with global teams • Proficiency in editing software (Adobe Premiere, etc.) • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time • Experience creating motion graphics is not required, but a plus 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 www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ 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. In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $77,000.00 - $143,000.00 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 sick time and vacation.

About Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is an American video game publisher based in Burbank, California, and part of the newly-formed Global Streaming and Interactive Entertainment unit of Warner Bros. Discovery. WBIE was founded on January 14, 2004 under Warner Bros. and transferred to the Home Entertainment division when that company was formed in October 2005. WBIE manages the wholly owned game development studios TT Games, Rocksteady Studios, NetherRealm Studios, Monolith Productions, WB Games Boston, Avalanche Software, and WB Games Montréal, among others.
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