Senior Producer, Video Editorial

Warner Bros. Discovery

Senior Producer overseeing digital video storytelling production at CNN. Leading editorial execution while managing producers in fast-paced newsroom environment.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeAtlanta • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,950 - $141,051 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creative development and editorial execution of digital video across platforms
Provide editorial leadership across scripts, visuals, pacing, and tone to ensure content is urgent, engaging, and built for digital audiences
Drive breaking news coverage and produce video storytelling that helps audiences quickly understand and connect with major stories
Lead projects end to end, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-moving newsroom
Manage and mentor producers and associate producers, elevating storytelling, editorial judgment, and production craft
Maintain high editorial and creative standards while encouraging experimentation in format, tone, and visual treatment
Review and approve scripts, edits, headlines, thumbnails, and descriptions, making strong editorial decisions aligned with CNN's digital strategy
Proactively ideate and experiment to evolve storytelling approaches and visual treatments

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of digital news experience in a national or major media environment
Strong news judgment with the ability to identify compelling angles, prioritize coverage, and lead breaking news execution under pressure
Deep understanding of digital video storytelling, including visuals, pacing and headlines
Proven experience developing editorial video formats optimized for digital, mobile, streaming, and social platforms
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, managing multiple priorities and rapidly shifting editorial demands
Leadership experience managing production teams, mentoring producers/APs, and guiding projects from concept to delivery
Expert level shooting, editing and post production skills, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere
Strong collaborator with experience working across editorial, programming, product, and talent teams
Proven ability to work with high profile talent and manage relationships with key stakeholders
Passion for breaking news, current events, and innovative digital storytelling
Excellent organization and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time
Vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

digital video storytellingeditorial video formatsshooting skillsediting skillspost production skillsAdobe Premierescript reviewvisual treatmentheadline creationpacing

Soft Skills

news judgmentleadershipmentoringcollaborationorganizationcommunicationcreativityprioritizationdecision makingadaptability