Associate Producer

Job Description

The Associate Producer, CNN en Español works closely with line producers to assist them in putting together shows & digital content, helping to execute them from inception to completion.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• An AP is expected to assist supervisors and producers in the control room and should be able to handle live/breaking news coverage. Produce live shots, coordinating logistics with correspondents, field producers, bureaus and freelancers.
• Assist producers with their editorial needs by helping gather information, video and graphics.
• In the process, APs will serve as a key individual who will coordinate closely with Media Supervisor at Media Operations and digital for content upload online.
• Write headlines for digital show content uploads.
• The AP will work with Newsgathering and Multi-platform for content production and selection. The AP will also have some writing responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience…
• 2+ years previous newsroom experience required.
• Business & Financial experience is needed.
• Excellent typing and writing skills required. Strong communication skills required.
• Fluent in Spanish and have ''high level conversant and written English''
• College degree in journalism, or equivalent work experience.
• The preferred candidate is available to work any shift including overnights.
• Multi-platform content production is a + for any candidate.
• You may be expected to work in the field.
• Basic desktop editing and an appetite to grow these skills further.
• Exposure to working across different time zones and have a strong understanding of different cultures and sensitivities.
• A real desire to produce an impact to make CNN innovative and distinctive.

The Nice To have
• Video editing, digital and social media experience
• News and business writing
• Control room experience

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r08b2e-18-222-182-8-42 in your application.