• Line Producer, CNN Headlines, CNN's FAST channel

    Warner Bros. Discovery (Atlanta, GA)


    _Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._

     

    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.

     

    To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram (http://instagram.com/wbdlife) and X (http://twitter.com/wbdlife) !

     

    Your New Role…

     

    CNN seeks a talented Line Producer to join the team!

     

    Your Role Accountabilities...

     

    • As a Line Producer, you will work under the guidance of the supervising producer to prepare and manage the rundown of news stories, ensuring the smooth execution of key video, graphic, and editorial elements.

    • You will lead the coordination between talent, writers, video producers, and the technical team in the control room, ensuring seamless production and quick adaptability during live broadcasts.

    • The ideal candidate will have strong editorial judgment and the ability to step in for Producer 2 when needed, demonstrating excellent skills in copy editing, writing, and editing news content.

    • In addition, the role requires proficiency in non-linear video editing, with the ability to produce high-impact content quickly under tight deadlines. You will help build and refine segments, ensuring that every element aligns with the overall editorial vision.

    Your Qualifications & Experience…

    • Must have at least 5 years of experience producing live news shows.

    • Four-year college degree or equivalent in proven industry experience.

    • Applicant must be editorially mature with solid knowledge of national and international news and be able to create an in-depth, visually exciting newscast.

    • Must be a strong leader in the control room and be able to calmly handle breaking news situations.

    • Must be an effective team leader with strong people management skills. Excellent writing skills—style, language, accuracy, organization, balance.

    • Ability to produce quality work quickly.

    • Knowledge of iNews and Mediasource is helpful.

    • This position will likely fill a variety of schedules, including overnight hours, and the individual chosen is required to be extremely flexible.

    • Flexibility—ability to adapt during breaking news, ability to adapt to program or anchor style.

    • Attitude—must be eager, cooperative, energetic, and team-oriented.

    • Self-starter—ability to enterprise ideas and work well independently, with little supervision.

     

    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 (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.