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Associate Producer, CNN Politics

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Associate Producer, CNN Politics

• Emerging Level
Skills: Digital Media

Summary

You’ll be responsible for ensuring the work of CNN Politics reaches the biggest audience possible. Your core responsibilities will include collaborating with our flagship and off-platform programming partners to engage audiences, optimizing story pages to drive recirculation and working with our SEO team to reach new readers.

Category Associate Producer 
Location Washington D.C. Metro Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Jan 31, 2022
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Once our work hits the web, you’ll be the one who puts it in front of the audience — and makes sure readers stick with CNN Politics.

The Daily
  • You’re part of the digital production team. This role is a weekday night shift, working alongside our talented P.M. CNN Politics news team.
  • You monitor the CNN Politics homepage, look for ways to optimize our stories and flag Politics content to our global programming partners.
  • You have an eye for headlines, visuals and what draws someone into a story — and keeps them there.
  • As midterm season gets rolling, you’re a key player in primary night, town hall and debate night coverage.
  • You post to our CNN Politics accounts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
  • You work with our SEO team, tighten SEO titles, and make sure stories have crosslinks; you know a search opportunity when you see it.
  • You like to tell stories, have a keen eye for detail and thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
  • You know the major players in news and politics, and can spot a trending story to make sure we’re on it — or ahead of it.
  • Other production duties with the possibility of writing for the breaking news team.
The Essentials
  • About 1-2 years of editorial experience
  • Understanding of how to write and frame stories for a digital audience
  • Excellent storytelling skills
  • Interest in and creative approach to “what’s next” in maximizing audience engagement
  • Familiarity with editorial planning and digital production
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and what resonates with audience on each
  • Ability to escalate problems and roadblocks as they occur
  • Ability to collaborate across teams to produce content, brainstorm ideas and explain complicated issues
  • Ability to drive content to different mediums, including newsletters, podcasts, etc.
This position is required to work in person at one of our locations in the United States. WarnerMedia requires anyone working in our workplaces in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions to this vaccine requirement are available to those entitled to reasonable accommodations for religious or medical reasons.

The Perks
  • Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
  • Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
  • Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
  • Access to in-house learning and development resources
  • Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit 40
Shift Evening
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