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Who We Are…
When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.
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Your New Role...
CNN’s Climate & Weather team is seeking a Live Video Producer with editing chops to help conceptualize, produce and shoot live weather event coverage for mobile platforms. This role will also pitch ideas for videos on demand, then do the reporting, script writing, element gathering, shooting and editing to bring that pitch to life.The ideal candidate understands how to hook and keep digital audiences engaged with a live production on a mobile device and has sharp ideas on how to use people on camera to do so. They should also know how to differentiate video on demand for digital platforms. This person will join one of CNN’s most innovative multi-platform teams and work directly with meteorologists and climate experts on forecasts and extreme weather events, including hurricanes, blizzards, tornado outbreaks and geomagnetic storms.This person is fascinated by the natural world, thrives in a fast-paced news environment and has their finger on the pulse of emerging trends. The candidate embodies the CNN Climate & Weather team’s ethos — a team-oriented collaborator who values diversity, elevates their colleagues and works well with other teams in the newsroom, including reporters, data data visuals journalists and special projects.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Produce live video coverage for mobile platforms during extreme weather events
Work with weather and climate experts to research, report, script and shoot video and edit for digital platforms
Monitor video sources for news, assets and viral moments
Regularly generate video pitches for news, features and series
Experimenting with new formats and trying new trends
Help inform and guide the team’s approach to videos in both the VOD and live space
Turn in clean, accurate scripts on first draft
Qualifications & Experience...
4+ years of working in digital-first, vertical video
Experience producing live digital video
A collaborative, team-oriented attitude
Strong knowledge of current industry-standard video equipment
Expertise in post-production software such as Adobe Premiere
Track record of collaborating and turning video quickly in a deadline-driven environment
Experience reporting and fact-checking stories and identifying characters
Understanding of news values, a love for journalism and a passion for extreme weather
Strong writing, communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work holidays, weekends, overnights and extended hours as the news cycle and deadlines require
Foreign language skills a plus
How We Get Things Done…
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.