WHO WE ARE…

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, the creators 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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QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE…

• Proven editorial experience across the media and digital industry.
• A real editorial drive with proven expertise and knowledge of the global news agenda.
• A track record for creativity and innovation and the production of distinctive multi-platform content in coordination with other departments/teams.
• Ability to juggle various priorities and execute against tight deadlines. A track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven news environment.
• Basic desktop editing skills with an appetite to develop these further.
• Experience in using basic open-source techniques to verify and geolocate video and pictures
• Exposure to working across different time zones with a strong understanding of different cultures and sensitivities.
• Flexibility and open mindedness to operate in a fast-changing and exciting news environment.
• A real desire to make an impact to make CNN innovative and distinctive
  Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days (regardless of shift pattern) will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement, where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

YOUR NEW ROLE…

The Producer, News Video, is a key position based in London working as part of an editorial team at the forefront of CNN’s international video storytelling.
Reporting to the Director, Video in London, you will be working in collaboration with the news editorial team and a wide array of other teams across CNN, including field teams. This is a new role in an integrated newsroom and the successful candidate will be expected to adapt to new workflows and partnerships with a view to making the new structure a success.

YOUR ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES…

• Being the daily interface with assigned teams in the field for both their live reporting and video newsgathering.
• Identifying, gathering and clearing video editorial content for CNNs multiple platforms. You will both produce and/or edit that content with CNNs diverse audiences and platforms in mind.
• Handling the most complex decisions in finding and vetting key video, audio and image elements for all of CNN’s platforms.
• Identify and communicating video editorial quickly and clearly to platforms; effectively pivoting to change priorities where required in a high-demand environment.
• Esuring all content is compliant legally and with CNN standards and practices, partnering with teams who oversee these functions.