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Executive Producer, CNN
Executive Producer, CNN
Summary
The Executive Producer will be responsible for the creative development and production of all aspects of a U.S. domestic news show. Candidates must be editorially mature with a superior knowledge and understanding of the news and the audience. Will translate this knowledge into an energetic and dynamic program.
Category
Producers
Project Manager
Location
Greater Atlanta Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Feb 08, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Your New Role…
- The Executive Producer will be responsible for the creative development and production of all aspects of a U.S. domestic news show.
- Candidates must be editorially mature with a superior knowledge and understanding of the news and the audience.
- Will translate this knowledge into an energetic and dynamic program.
- Will set and communicate the creative vision for the show, build and enhance the show run down, propose new program concepts and provide compelling and upscale storytelling.
- Serves as point person for decision making while stories develop and is the decision maker on judgment calls for stories and information that need to be reported.
Your Role Accountabilities… -
- The EP must be a strong leader in both the newsroom and the control room. -
- Will engage and manage high profile talent as well as a show team that will successfully deliver on the strategic vision set by Sr. Management. -
- Team will include anchor, producers, writers, bookers, copy editors and other editorial positions. -
- To maximize the impact of the show across all platforms, the EP will collaborate with colleagues across US Programming as well as digital, international, PR, sales and marketing. -
- Individual will assume responsibility for short and long-term budget items. -
- Must be able to meet aggressive deadlines while completing high quality work. -
- Will be agile and adaptable in a rapidly changing environment. -
- Required to attend editorial planning calls twice daily and be on call given the news cycle.
Qualifications & Experience… -
- 10+ years of editorial experience with 3 or more years in a leadership role in network and/or cable television
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience -
- Collaborative personality with an aptitude for thriving under pressure with diverse staff, talent and other on-air personalities -
- Be innovative, creative, and great at mentoring and leading people -
- Thorough understanding of politics and current events -
- Knowledge of i-News computer system is helpful -
- Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require -
- Must have the flexibility to work different shifts including evenings, overnights and weekends
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening, Overnight
Attached Files
N/A