Production Assistant

CNN – Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.

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What part will you play and what will you be doing?

The Production Assistant supports the Vice President, Content Development and Contributors, and should be a self-motivated individual with strong research, writing, video selection and transcribing skills. The PA should love CNN Original Series and Films and closely follow the people and personalities who shape our national conservation. Daily duties include cutting film/series clips, logging interviews and assisting with any other production needs. Flexibility and time management is essential. Brainstorming new ideas and guests to feature on CNN's platforms. Story research. Organizing production materials--- tapes, photographs, etc. Making and updating guest logs and files. Dubbing, logging interviews/video and assisting with any other production needs. Dubbing of Library and outside source video/film materials; distribution of finished pieces. Computer database research. Fact checking. Organizing production materials--- tapes, photographs, etc. Making and updating logs to correspond with those materials Logging b-roll, transcribing on camera interviews.

What do we need from you?

Prior production experience that includes basic video dubbing

Prior research experience - online databases

Familiarity with national politics, cable news guests Familiarity with MIRA, iNews, Mediasource, Ardcap, Lexis Nexis (a plus) Minimum of 1-3 years development/programming

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Must be highly organized, a creative problem solver, Team player; good attitude; flexible

Ability to multi-task and be successful in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

College Degree required

But wait, there’s more!

Paid time off every year to volunteer

Access to wellbeing tools, resources, and freebies

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