Producer, Fareed Zakaria GPS

Job Description

..

This producer is tasked with conceiving, writing, and executing written and interview segments for ''Fareed Zakaria GPS.'' 

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Pitch thought-provoking analytical segments on such varied topics as economics, foreign policy, innovation, technology, politics and more.  
• The successful candidate will be expected to pitch ideas for our ''Last Look'' segment. Once an idea is approved, this person will then dig deeply into the topic (in a short period of time); craft a compelling, informative, and well-written analytical script; and then produce a piece of highly compelling television in edit.
• On weeks that the candidate is not writing and producing the ''Last Look,'' they will produce taped or live guest interviews using the same skill set.
• They will see both taped and live interviews through from conception to completion – pitching guests, conducting pre-interviews, gathering elements, overseeing editors, and calling elements out of a live control room.

Your Qualifications & Experiences…
• Please read the description below very carefully to see if you are a fit.
• This position is NOT your average TV news producer job, but producer-level TV news experience is a necessity.
• This job requires a sharp and deeply analytical mind .
• The successful candidate will be a creative thinker who can find new and entertaining ways to present information, while being diligent about getting the facts right.
• The position requires great writing skills plus outstanding news judgment, critical and strategic thinking, and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic.
• A proven interest or experience in foreign policy and/or economics reporting/producing is a major advantage. 
• Control room experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must be able to work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.
• Sunday availability is often required.

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: $90,418.00 - $167,918.00 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-4k9ky1-18-191-91-147-42 in your application.