Associate Producer, CNN VOD Streaming

CNN is hiring an Associate Producer for its subscription service to support production staff with editing clip-based content for VOD. The role involves creating daily news videos and evergreen content, with assignments completed under production deadlines. The Associate Producer works within the Washington DC Bureau and collaborates with producers and editors across pre-production, production, and post-production workflows.

• Support day-to-day production operations and assist producers and editors in pre-production, production, and post-production tasks as needed, including logistics, research, and editorial prep.
• Edit clip-based content for VOD, including daily news videos and evergreen content.
• Help shape story treatments that reflect strong editorial instincts and platform relevance.
• Support producers in the creative development, research, pre-production, and post workflows for assigned stories, including the development and treatment of stories with guidance from producers.
• Log footage, pull selects, and assist in fact-checking or sourcing media.
• Organise production elements such as scripts, graphics, b-roll, music, and assets for easy team access.
• Support on-set or remote shoots by handling gear, slating, taking notes, or assisting talent.
• Participate actively in edit reviews and publishing processes with an understanding of tone, pacing, and platform needs.
• Ensure content complies with legal, rights, and editorial standards.
• Remain engaged with platform trends and audience behaviour to inform content decisions.

• Typically 1 to 3 or more years of related experience in a digital newsroom.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, technical production, or relevant professional work experience.
• Basic understanding of news.
• Sound editorial judgment, with an emerging sense of what makes a story distinct and engaging.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong writing skills for visual storytelling.
• Ability to manage timelines and stay detail-oriented across concurrent assignments.
• Clear communicator and proactive team contributor.
• Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and build a foundation in editorial production.
• Ability to work late nights, weekends, and holidays as deadlines warrant.
• Operate camera/audio, assemble radio cuts, apply simple graphics, use CMS and asset tools, and understand basic platform metrics.
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere.
• Demonstrable technical, editorial, and creative expertise in editing, producing, design and compositing skills, and visual effects.
• Flexibility with schedule and working hours, as assignments are completed under production deadlines.
• Adhere to defined editorial and journalistic standards.

• Washington DC Bureau
• This role will be based in Washington DC.

• Actual salaries will vary based on job-related factors including geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance.
• Base pay is just one component of the total compensation package.

• Health insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid holidays and sick time and vacation.
• Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.