Senior Editorial Producer, The Lead with Jake Tapper
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Your New Role...
CNN seeks a talented Senior Editorial Producer to join the team at The Lead with Jake Tapper in Washington, DC!
Your Role Accountabilities...
This senior editorial producer will oversee interview segments for a Washington-based news show, The Lead with Jake Tapper.
This person must have a robust rolodex and excellent connections to book high-profile guest
Must thrive in a highly competitive environment and urgently book interviews in breaking news
Conducts pre-interviews over the phone and sets-up on camera interviews and remote logistics.
Prepares background information for anchor and producers.
Proofs guest-related fonts and information.
This individual is expected to identify, establish and maintain critical relationships with newsmakers, talent, and sources and to continually expand the network of bookings.
This person must also be able to develop and cultivate and maintain new guest relationships on behalf of the program.
Maintains futures calendar and guests' records.
Represents the show at networking events.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Your Qualifications & Experience...
Ability to articulate the lead editorial focus for guest interviews is the essence of this job. You will be responsible for providing show and guest ideas and the most appropriate voice to speak on an issue on a global scale.
Astute news and political awareness a must. Established rolodex and booking experience necessary.
Must be well-read and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Organizational skills and writing skills are essential to this position.
A qualified candidate for this position must have 7+ years as a booking producer or equivalent production experience.
Three years of editorial booking experience is required.
A bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.
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.
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $101,429.00 - $188,367.00 salary per year. 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.
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