Anchor Producer, CNN

Position description

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, thecreators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

 

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

 

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

 

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Your New Role… 

 

The Anchor/Producer for CNN will be closely working with the anchor and is responsible to producing segments and preparing anchor for live interviews.

 

Your Role Accountabilities… 

 

• Primary responsibilities include 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.

• The Anchor/Producer will also pitch stories and guests for segments as well as identify elements for segments that are in our daily show including video and graphics.  

• This person should be able to help craft compelling questions and produce segments for the broadcast with the show producers. 

• Must be able to write and produce packages with a high-production value, effectively use video and graphics; and coordinate logistics for interviews. 

• The Anchor/Producer will work closely with management to ensure that copy is urgent and direction of segments fit the show’s mission.

• Coordinate with multiple show teams and work with the anchor on network priorities.

• The employee may be required to travel on short notice and produce from the field. 

• The Anchor/Producer stays through the live broadcast each night, often providing updated segment information to the anchor while the show is on the air.  

 

Qualifications & Experience… 

• 3+ years producing experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience. 

• Political news background and interest a plus 

• 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 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.

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