Senior Producer, News Video

Job Description

Senior Producer, News Video (8 months contract)

The Job

The Senior Producer, News Video is a key position based in Hong Kong working as part of an editorial team that finds, reports out, vets, clears, and distributes video elements for all platforms. You will be working in collaboration as part of the news editorial team, and a wide array of other teams across CNN.This is a new role in an integrated newsroom and the successful candidate(s) will be expected to adapt to new workflows and partnerships with a view to making the new structure a success. The Senior Producer, News Video, will report to the Director, Video in Hong Kong.

The Daily
• Build out CNN reporting by scouting and evaluating all forms of video and audio content. This includes, but is not limited to social media material, open-source video and agency material.
• You will have the ability to handle the most complex decisions in finding and vetting key editorial for news, video, audio and image elements for all CNN platforms.
• Partnering with our Standards and Practices, Rights and Clearances, Row and Legal teams you will ensure all content is legally compliant and that all governance around any legal issues surrounding the usage of this is agreed and approved.
• In collaboration CNN's broader multiplatform teams, you will prioritise workload based on the network's editorial focus for the day and identify content that can extend a breaking news story.
• Daily interface with assigned teams in the field overseeing the production and post-production of content.
• Could be expected to work in the field as required.
• Identifying and communicating editorial quickly, clearly to platforms, and effectively pivoting quickly where required to change priorities in a high-demand environment.
• Actively involved in the scoping of technical, content, and cost / benefit decision for production teams and their traffic/market share in target markets.
• Oversees editing of final product as well as managing production resources, assets, and staff.
• Will be assigned larger, complex, strategic projects on an ad hoc basis.

The Essentials
• Proven editorial experience working experience across the media, including the digital media industry.
• Experience in managing an editorial team.
• Strong editorial drive and with proven expertise and knowledge of the global news agenda.
• A track record for creativity and innovation and the production of distinctive multi-platform content in coordination with other departments/teams.
• Ability to juggle various priorities and execute against tight deadlines.
• Exposure to working across different time zones and have a strong understanding of different cultures and sensitivities.
• Flexibility and open mindfulness to operate in a fast-changing and exciting news environment.
• A real desire to make an impact to make CNN innovative and distinctive.
• Track record of collaborating in a deadline-driven news environment.

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