Production Assistant, CNN Heroes

Production Assistant, CNN Heroes

Turner

New York, NY

Company Overview

WarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.

Opportunity Overview

The Job

CNN Heroes seeks a Production Assistant.

The Daily

The Production Assistant for CNN Heroes works closely with profile producers and senior producers to assist in planning all aspects of a story’s visual presentation from graphics to special effects.

The PA Tracks down and screens file tape from library and server; Logs or manages the logging for all field tapes unique to this assignment; builds graphics; organizes and prepares video and editorial content so that high pressure deadlines are met, including ingesting appropriate tape to server system and orients and manages unit interns.

Heroes PA is responsible for delivering content weekly to multiple networks in NY & Atlanta.

The PA must also maintain the master tape library, oversee numbering & organization of all tape elements including master tapes, dubs, Graphics CD's, and any additional materials gathered during production.

She or he must be able to coordinate tape delivery to project locker for weekend loads and maintain our long-term storage library.

In addition, the PA will help identify potential CNN HEROES subjects.

Develop and enterprise story pitches related to news topics of the day and relevant current issues; Research and secure interviews with characters and sources who will offer a unique perspective and drive the story; Pre-interview possible characters; Successfully pitch these ideas to appropriate show Executive Producer and Seniors; Confirm facts and gather appropriate pictures, documents, research for production elements and establish logistics for field assignments including determining locations and permissions needed; assist in setting up travel & shoot plans; requesting appropriate production resources and gear.

The Essentials

Bachelor’s degree, preferably Journalism/Communications or related field of study is preferred, or equivalent experience.

1 to 2 years production experience in the television news business as well as work in video and graphics.

Television/Broadcasting background is preferred

Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and strong news judgement

Strong research, vetting, writing & storytelling skills

Able to juggle many tasks at once and manage projects on their own

Independent problem solver

Flexible schedule and ability to work long hours under deadline pressures

Experience in editing a plus

The Perks

Paid time off every year to volunteer

Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies

2018 Best Company for Working Mothers

2018 Best Company for Dads

An in-house learning and development team to help shape and grow your career

Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands

Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment 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.