Floor Director, CNN

CNN is the world's most essential and engaging source of video and digital news, and we're embarking on a crucial mission to invent the next generation of news and information experiences to inform, engage, and empower the world. We have a unique ability to marry content, design, product, and technology to spark connection, fulfill utility, and build community. With our consumer and facts-first strategy, we’re developing new platforms and formats that put CNN’s talent, expertise, and content programming directly in the hands of consumers.   

• Work closely with show Director communicating directions, timing cues and instructions to talent and guests as well as studio crew. 

• Coordinate all movement of people and equipment in and out of the studio during production. 

• Preproduction responsibilities include: participating in production meetings, turning on and checking signal on all monitoring and display devices, assisting director with camera blocking and placement, alerting scenic of set changes during production. 

• Manage needs of talent on set, making sure they are fully prepared for air. 

• Document studio technical and scenic set-up for each production. 

• Handle audio responsibilities on set as needed and assist lighting with troubleshooting any issues on set. 

• Must be able to manage and communicate clearly with a studio audience. 

• One of the keys to our success is the close-knit nature of the working relationship within our control room and studio crews and with their managers, directors, and producers. 

• CNN is a 24/7 news operation and this position may include working on weekend shows. 

• 3 -5 years experience in a facility (network, station, production house) engaged in multiple camera production 

• Experience working with talent, guests and audiences preferred 

• Must be able to succeed under the pressure of a live television production environment, exhibit great attention to detail, and be a team player 

• Must be able to prioritize and service multiple requests, demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills, remain calm under pressure, and show a willingness to learn and embrace new technologies 

• Must be available to work weekends and travel for show production as needed.