Senior Producer, Global Digital Video

9 Months ago • 7-8 Years
Editorial

Job Description

The Senior Producer at CNN is responsible for leading the programming strategy for video content across various digital platforms, including desktop web, mobile apps, and third-party platforms like TikTok and YouTube. This role involves collaborating with global programming teams, developing long-term strategies, and using data-driven insights to inform creative decisions. The position requires managing direct reports, pitching and executing programming ideas, and working closely with news desks to influence newsgathering decisions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in news production, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of digital video audiences.
Good To Have:
  • Journalism degree
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro
Must Have:
  • 7+ years producing/writing/editing experience
  • 1-2 years managing others
  • Data analysis and insight sharing skills
  • Excellent communication and news judgment
  • Ability to lead during breaking news

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Your New CNN Role

We are CNN. THE WORLD'S MOST ESSENTIAL AND ENGAGING SOURCE OF DIGITAL NEWS. We are in the midst of rapid transformation and need our next generation of innovators, makers, and dreamers who will lead and drive our growth. We aim to make the world a better, more connected place.

The Senior Producer is responsible for leading the programming strategy for video on CNN’s core platforms including desktop web, mobile web, mobile apps and TV apps, as well as third-party platforms that support our video business (TikTok and YouTube). The Senior Producer collaborates with video leadership in the development of long-term strategies and relationships. They work with partners within the org to elevate video content for digital audiences using data and insights to inform decisions. This position is responsible for managing direct reports in their career advancement and growth. This role is based out of our Hong Kong office, and will focus on serving our domestic and international audiences on digital platforms.

The Daily...

  • Programs both core platforms and off-platform accounts, monitors content performance, and uses real-time data to adjust tactics that deliver on business goals

  • Leads collaboration with global programming team to develop tactics

  • Collaborates with video leadership to develop long-term strategies and relationships

  • Partners with correspondents and reporters to share performance insights that help inform creative decision making and story-telling choices for digital audiences

  • Works alongside domestic and international news desks to influence and inform news gathering decisions based on digital video audience insights and learnings

  • Can pitch, develop, and execute programming tactics and ideas independently

  • Communicates network and video programming priorities with team

  • Leads conversations with the team that encourage innovation and growth

Qualifications & Experience… 

  • Four-year college degree. Journalism degree preferred

  • 7+ years producing/writing/editing in a major news market

  • 1-2 years experience managing others

  • Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or similar editing system

  • Ability to analyze data and share insights to inform editorial decision-making

  • Excellent communication skills, news judgment and headline-writing skills

  • Ability to lead during breaking news situations

  • Ability to independently make editorial decisions while programming core platforms

  • Conveys spirit of teamwork, positive attitude (eager, energetic, team-oriented)

  • Flexibility (can deal with rapid changes in news, adapt to breaking news, and handle several tasks at once)

  • Must be able to adapt to a 24h/7 days a week news environment

  • Must be able to work shifts at all times of day and night

How We Get Things Done…

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