Associate Producer (Temporary) - Warner Bros Discovery : Job Details

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**Your New Role...**

Anderson Cooper 360 is seeking a talented Temporary Associate Producer to join the team in New York, NY!

**Your Role Accountabilities...**

The Associate Producer (Temporary) for CNN's AC360 works closely with show producers to find best video and elements for segments and packages within CNN systems and elsewhere. The Associate Producer cuts soundbites and VOs, produces in-house packages, orders and creates graphics and cuts down pretaped interviews. The AP is responsible for calling elements in the control room. The AP is also responsible for pitching both package and guest ideas for the program, and helping producers with research for guest segments. They must work closely with rights and clearances and assignment desks to ensure best video is used and sourced properly. The Associate Producer must code video and create banners, and work under extremely tight deadlines. The AP will also work closely in the control room with writers, line producer and senior producers on best sound bites and VOs for live reads and teases.

Must be able to regularly work an extended schedule as the news cycle and deadlines require.

**Qualifications & Experience...**

+ A Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.

+ Minimum of three (3+) years of experience in network television or major-market news production.

+ Newsroom and live control room experience preferred.

+ Familiarity with CNN video databases such as Mediasource is very helpful.

+ Graphics production experience including experience with the Viz Pilot graphics device helpful.

+ Non-linear video editing experience also important.

+ Must demonstrate strong research skills.

+ Must be team-oriented, able to take direction from producers and control room personnel, capable of meeting deadlines and functioning calmly in high-pressure situations including breaking news.

+ Must be computer literate, have strong internet research skills, and the ability to learn internal digital video archives.

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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: $55,226.00 - $102,563.00 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.