Associate Producer CNN

INDUSTRY

Advertising, Cable/Broadcast Television Networks, Online Content/Services

AREA OF INTEREST

Editorial

LOCATION

United States - Georgia - Atlanta

POSITION TYPE

Full Time

POSTING JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications: Two years as an AP, writer/producer or producer in local news, cable or at the network level. Must have strong news awareness and production skills, the desire to work in a 24-hour newsroom environment and the ability to react quickly and calmly to breaking news situations. The candidate must be able to handle themselves professionally in changing and challenging situations and be able to react quickly under duress. Knowledge of iNews is extremely beneficial. Understanding of graphics, non-linear production and editing is helpful. Ideal candidate must be aggressive and be able to adapt to changing technology, demonstrate strong editorial judgment and be willing to work whenever needed. Candidates must be extremely flexible and willing to support breaking news and coverage needs in all dayparts.

Duties: AP responsibilities include, but are not limited to: viewing and selecting the strongest and most accurate video elements (packages, sound-bites, B-roll,etc) for a newscast. APs should be familiar with all important stories and the elements that go with them. They communicate show needs with writers, producers, and assignment desks; order and/or producer graphics, prepare editing requests; use technological tools to research and gather archive video. APs make sure all video elements are prepared properly air and that mediasource records include accurate details. They work in the front row of the control room to communicate the status of video elements and ensure best elements are available quickly. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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