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Writer/Producer, Fareed Zakaria GPS - CNN

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Writer/Producer, Fareed Zakaria GPS - CNN

• Intermediate Level
Skills: Editor Live Event / On Location Services Writers Producer Researcher

Summary

CNN is seeking a talented Writer/Producer to join the Fareed GPS team in New York, NY! This producer is tasked with conceiving, producing and executing segments for “Fareed Zakaria GPS”.

Category Editor  Live Event / On Location Services  Producers  Researcher  Writers 
Location Greater New York City Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Oct 13, 2023
Start Date N/A
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Job Description

CNN is seeking a talented Writer/Producer to join the Fareed GPS team in New York, NY!

This producer is tasked with conceiving, producing and executing segments for “Fareed Zakaria GPS”. 

Your Role Accountabilities... 
  • Pitch innovative ideas on such varied topics as economics, foreign policy, innovation and more.  
  • Pull research, conduct reporting (including phone or in-person interviews), and produce interview segments. 
  • Help producers with research, fact-checking, and production. 
  • Gather elements for interviews and pieces, and then see the piece through edit with a craft editor.
  • Produce live interview segments 
  • Field production experience and control room experience are a plus.
Your Qualifications & Experience... 
  • 4+ years producing experience.  
  • This position requires a creative thinker with the ability to find new and entertaining ways to present information, new angles to approach stories, and the organization skills to bring it all together.  
  • The position requires great writing skills and a deeply analytical mind, plus outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic. 
  • A proven interest or experience in foreign policy or economics reporting/producing is a major advantage.  
  • Bachelor’s degree. 
  • Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
  • High expertise in post-production software such as Final Cut pro, AfterEffects and similar
  • Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven news environment
  • A portfolio of proven journalistic credentials, showing judgement and creativity
  • Experience creating serialized video franchises from the pitch process to publishing
Pay Range: $64,400.00 - $119,600.00 salary per year. 

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
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