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Floor Director, CNN

Warner Bros Discovery

District Of Columbia, United States (On-site)

Floor Director, CNN

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • Broadcast

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Job Description

The Floor Director at CNN manages the studio floor during tapings and live programming. Responsibilities include coordinating personnel and equipment, communicating with the director and talent, pre-production tasks (meetings, signal checks, camera placement), managing talent needs, documenting technical setups, handling audio duties, troubleshooting technical issues, and managing studio audiences. The role demands working under pressure, strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to embrace new technologies. Weekend and travel may be required.

Must have:

3-5 years experience in multi-camera production
Experience with talent, guests, and audiences
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple requests
Proficiency in studio technical aspects

Perks:

Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools to explore and grow
Supportive and celebrated work environment
Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time

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Your New Role...

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.  

Your Role Accountabilities...

The Floor Director is responsible for managing the studio floor during studio tapings and live programming.

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.

Qualifications & Experience...

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.

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$62.3K - $115.7K/yr (Outscal est.)

$89.0K/yr avg.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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