Associate Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

About the job

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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.ㅤ

Your New Role…

CNN is hiring an Associate Producer for its subscription service to work in the Washington DC. Bureau.

The AP position will support production staff with editing clip-based content for VOD. Assignments include video creation of daily news videos or evergreen content. The AP must demonstrate strong editorial judgment, a visual eye for compelling video content suitable to various platforms, and proficiency in social media. The AP is also expected to adhere to defined editorial and journalistic standards.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Supports day-to-day production operations across the team, including logistics, research, and editorial prep.

• Demonstrates growing editorial judgment

• Help shape story treatments that reflect strong editorial instincts and have platform relevance.

• Support producers in the creative development, research, pre-production and post workflows for assigned stories

• Support the development and treatment of stories with the guidance of producers

• Logs footage, pulls selects, and assists in fact-checking or sourcing media.

• Organizes production elements such as scripts, graphics, b-roll, music, and assets for easy team access.

• Supports on-set or remote shoots by handling gear, slating, taking notes, or assisting talent.

• Participate actively in edit reviews and publishing processed with an understanding of tone, pacing and platform needs

• Ensure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standards

• Remain engaged with Platform trends and audience behavior to inform content decisions

• Assists producers and editors in pre-production, production, and post-production tasks as needed.

• The Associate Producer fulfills these responsibilities by utilizing demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects. Assignments will be completed under production deadlines, requiring flexibility with schedule/working hours.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Typically 1 to 3 or more years of experience of related experience in a digital newsroom

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience.

• Basic understanding of news

• Sound editorial judgment, with emerging sense of what makes a story distinct, engaging

• Strong research skills

• Strong writing skills for visual storytelling

• Ability to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented across concurrent assignments

• Clear communicator and proactive team contributor.

• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and build a foundation in editorial production.

• Ability to work late nights, weekends and holidays as deadlines warrant.

• Operate camera/audio, assemble radio cuts, apply simple graphics, use CMS and asset tools, understand basic platform metrics ((this line needs a lot of work...)

• Proficient in Adobe Premiere

• This role will be based in Washington DC

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace 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. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable 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.

Hiring Salary Range: $57,963.00 - $107,646.00 per year

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.